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Hi 1.8 hippo I am having problems with both fans kicking in and the temp guage dropping to no reading, i have replaced the ecu sensor (brown one) but am looking for the blue guage sensor. i have looked on the RAVE cd but can not see it. I have also been informed that there is a...

Thank you both very much. My hippo is a 2001 model, the thermostat conversion has been done as well as the header tank. I appreciate that the new gasket, oil rail will not prevent hgf, but will help in reducing hgf. I keep the engine well maintained and it is checked on a weekly basis. I...

Hi Looking at replacing my current HG (as well as the oil rail), with an MLS one as the Hippo (1.8) will be used heavily this year, touring the Lakes ect. I have done quite a bit of research, but unable to get a straight answer. I see that Lotus have produced a kit which every one raves...

New plugs fitted could one be loose? new leads fitted

Hi Hippo 1.8 Just changed coil packs but the engine runs like a bag of nails, strong smell of fuel on start up then very lumpy idle. Put OBD reader on, came up with the following codes PO170 Powertrain Fuel Trim Bank 1 PO300 Misfire Detected I take it one happens because of the other, any...

Thanks for the help, very much appreciated.:cool:

Hi Fanatic Thanks for the reply, had compression test done when timing belt and water pump was changed, mechanic said every thing was ok. I have checked for usual signs of HGF ie mayo in oil, loss of coolant ect, but all seems clear. It has been going on for over two years, but I will check /...

Hi 1.8 k series. Two probs at the moment, 1. Both fans (air con and cooling) kick in as and when they want to, the temp gauge drops to cold, there is no detriment to performance / running any ideas? 2. Misfire on pot 4, any remedies? I am asking as I am 'learning' to look after the hippo...