[Quantum Owners] Re: Xtreme resale values
Thanks for the replies. That other Xtreme will certainly be a bargain for someone. I just hope it doesn't set a precident for future Xtreme values. Corrado wise it would have to be low mileage late model (preferably below 100k), and be in top condition with the leather interior, and with few mods to the standard spec. I'm keeping my eyes peeled... but I'd have to sell the Xtreme first! I'd consider a G60 or 2.0ltr 16v as well, but the condition would have to be mint. The only other 4 seat alternative I'm looking at would be a Porsche 944 - S2s are similar money to Corrados, and that has 4 seats too, plus cheap classic car insurance! If I do sell I'm worried in a few years I'll regret it. But if the kids are interested in Kit Cars then we'll build one together. Oh, but it does look so nice on my driveway, and it turns heads (and ears) like nothing else. Such a shame it only gets a Stoneleigh run and a bi-weekly evening run in the summer. Just can't decide. I guess I'll advertise it at £7k and see if anyone is interested at that. If not then I'll keep it. Probably Doug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH Turbo died
Glad it's fixed. I presume you are talking about the hard plastic pipes about 14mm dia on the warm up valve, these should have a rubber insert in the ends to make them a tight fit on the valve. They don't normally have any hose clips. If it's loose then probably the rubber insert is missing or perished. Jim From: jon jackson Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 10:51 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH Turbo died Wahey the Quant lives again! Jim I owe you a beer! The cold start unit was the culprit because the pipe going to it appeared to be complete with no splits but the jubilee was old and useless and the pipe slid on and off as it pleased. The car now has a nice regular tickover as it should. I am a fool for not finding this earlier. However the cambelt was loose and I have renewed many hose clips etc so the car is better for its fault. Now I can get on with building my special, oh and getting an MOT on my MX 5 and putting the engine back in my Sprint, I think I must live in my garage. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroupscom Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH Turbo died Hmm, thinking back to when my 2+2 had this engine. Try unplugging the cold start injector, mine never liked running with it connected and there could be a fault with the thermo time switch meaning it's on all the time instead of just a few seconds at start up. Do the plugs look wet / smell of fuel ? You can take all the injectors out of the manifold and point them into some little jars (4 baby food jars taped to a piece of wood works well. Then crank the engine over. If you get nothing then manually move the flap in the air flow meter and see if you do then. If you disconnect the fuel return pipe and crank the engine do you get any fuel out of that ? Jim From: jon jackson Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:55 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH Turbo died Oh dear I am no nearer finding this fault than a week and a half ago. I have good spark and plenty of fuel at high pressure so either a weak spark under load (but that would start but break down). The cambelt is fine and timed up correctly as are plug leads and cap. It must be the fuel distributer so my next step is to see if the injectors are spraying some. I will check all hoses yet again. I will change the coil too just in case. ( I do have a big spark though) When I try to start it it will just catch the once and no more. Any more ideas gents? Plase Jon - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroupscom Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH Turbo died I'm assuming this is the Escort KE injection engine as you mention the pink relay. The fuel pump relay on this system does have a engine speed input but it's only supposed to be so that the fuel pump stops if the engine stops running When you crank the engine do you hear the fuel pump still running ? If the relay had died completely you wouldn't have the engine running at all. If you look at a wiring diagram you can link out the relay to prove it's not that. Have you checked all the intake hoses, if one has come off then the air wouldn't be going through the air flow meter and it would supply very little fuel. Another fault could be the centre contact on the distributor cap, this can break off and then the spark only manages to jump the gap at higher engine speeds. It's when the engine is decelerating that the cam belt can break or jump teeth (if it's too loose), my Mondeo failed under braking a few months ago though on that it was the tensioner pulley that went. Bent all the valves on the head :-( Jim On 12/03/2011 21:20, jon jackson wrote: Was dead lucky to make it home yesterday as after braking hard my 2+2 CVH turbo was very difficult to start and after a bumping it it managed to run on high revs only, as soon as you lifted off it died. It will not tick over or run below about 1500 rpm, much as if it had an inlet air leak but I have sealed the servo etc to check. I suspect the big pink fuel pump relay, any other ideas guys? When you try to start it it runs a couple of revolutions and stops. -- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1153 / Virus Database: 1498/3504 - Release Date: 03/13/11 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group
[Quantum Owners] Re: Happy days
That makes two of us, then, Jin - congratulations. I've still got some issues and trimming to complete, but it's going - you wouldn't believe the difference between the 1.6 and the 20vt... :) Neil On Mar 24, 7:26 pm, jin jinmys...@btinternet.com wrote: Im pleased to report that after an 8 month rebuild and restoration that my 2+2 flew through the MOT today, im glad its all paid off and big hanks to you all for answering my questions and giving support These cars go rather well with the 1.6 in too, big difference over the old 1.1 crossflow it used to have -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Xtreme resale values
Maybe convert it to a 4 Seater like the Vindicator??? - Original Message - From: Doug doughoward...@googlemail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 8:08 AM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Xtreme resale values Thanks for the replies. That other Xtreme will certainly be a bargain for someone. I just hope it doesn't set a precident for future Xtreme values. Corrado wise it would have to be low mileage late model (preferably below 100k), and be in top condition with the leather interior, and with few mods to the standard spec. I'm keeping my eyes peeled... but I'd have to sell the Xtreme first! I'd consider a G60 or 2.0ltr 16v as well, but the condition would have to be mint. The only other 4 seat alternative I'm looking at would be a Porsche 944 - S2s are similar money to Corrados, and that has 4 seats too, plus cheap classic car insurance! If I do sell I'm worried in a few years I'll regret it. But if the kids are interested in Kit Cars then we'll build one together. Oh, but it does look so nice on my driveway, and it turns heads (and ears) like nothing else. Such a shame it only gets a Stoneleigh run and a bi-weekly evening run in the summer. Just can't decide. I guess I'll advertise it at Ł7k and see if anyone is interested at that. If not then I'll keep it. Probably Doug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3527 - Release Date: 03/24/11 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
[Quantum Owners] Re: Xtreme resale values
2nd hand values are always difficult to judge. When i made a half hearted effort in selling mine last year, I had 1 inquiry but no follow up. I do hope that the Xtreme on pistonheads sells quickly, so the value of Xtremes isn't set by this. I think your expectations on value are about right, however there are some good bargains of other marques out there. I couldn't sell my Xtreme for the price of the one on Pistonheads, it's worth more to me than that. I may readvertise mine in the not too distant future and see what happens. However, I would need something else to fuel my petrol head pashion (or pay a chunk of the mortgage off, but that'd be far too sensible ;-)) Good luck with the sale. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
[Quantum Owners] Re: Happy days
congratulations mate, must be the season for it :) On Mar 25, 8:24 am, barnacle nailed.barna...@gmail.com wrote: That makes two of us, then, Jin - congratulations. I've still got some issues and trimming to complete, but it's going - you wouldn't believe the difference between the 1.6 and the 20vt... :) Neil On Mar 24, 7:26 pm, jin jinmys...@btinternet.com wrote: Im pleased to report that after an 8 month rebuild and restoration that my 2+2 flew through the MOT today, im glad its all paid off and big hanks to you all for answering my questions and giving support These cars go rather well with the 1.6 in too, big difference over the old 1.1 crossflow it used to have- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
[Quantum Owners] Zetec inlet manifolds.
Found this interesting comparison of silver top zetec inlet manifolds. http://fiestaguides.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6290sid=d66b19fe58b2a685acc7cc1220f7f899 Useful if you are putting a 2.0 Mondeo engine into a 2+2 or saloon. Though i'm sure the manifold i took off a late Mk3 Fiesta 1.6 Zetec engine was the larger size but maybe they had standardised the parts by then. Jim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
[Quantum Owners] Re: Xtreme resale values
Just got an insurance quote... Through FJ on the Corrado VR6 it's not as bad as I thought... for a 38 year old with no points, convictions or claims in the last 5 years, with Classic Car insurance and a 10% discount for being a Quantum Car Club member (cheeky) it's £213 if garaged overnight (£242 if on the driveway) and with a 1500mile limit. Not much worse than the Xtreme, but likely to be much more expensive to run with servicing and parts. Confused. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
[Quantum Owners] Re: Footman James Insurance Increase
Hi All Phoned FJ today and the 'helpful' voice at the other end said that the amount was correct, it had gone up over the year. I did mention that 3 weeks ago a club member had paid £185, so it must have gone up 13% in 3 weeks, but it didn't help. She did offer to put me through to renewals if I had another quote and they would 'see what they could do'. Mentioning that it was supposed to be a fixed rate for QOC club members had no effect (apart from another offer to put me through to renewals if I had another quote) so I gave up. I'll try sending an e-mail, that may get to someone who isn't reading a script, but my next job is to phone around for some other quotes. Andy Heaton, if you see this, it may be worth getting in touch with FJ and finding out what the current prices are. If £202.46 is correct and in among the lowest quotes, I'll stay with it. Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an As Is basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
