gorge1982 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2013 Just an update too. I opened the car door this morning, and the pump primed, but it was a very low whirring sound, that went for 12-15 seconds - certainly not the noise I am used to hearing. The car started, and I had use of all gears. I left it at that. Won't be moving it until I have that sorted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gorge1982 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2013 Hi Smaky! I have some things to report! Beginning: Pump took 14 seconds to prime (vehicle had not been started for 48 hours). Battery: 12.02V with vehicle off. 14.3V with vehicle running. Pump: Manually prompted the pump in the "Actuators" tab, and I got half a prime, and two very small, barely audible ones. Certainly not the 5/5 that I would expect. Pump Prime in Graph: - Primed to 53.01bar 1 min: 48.03 bar 2 min: 47bar 3 min: 45bar 3 min 40 seconds: 43.9bar 3 min 50 seconds: Primed back to 52bar As always, I really do appreciate all your help. Ta. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gorge1982 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2013 Smaky, are you able to also post a step-by-step guide on how to change an accumulator, and the pump? I am keen to have a go at it myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted August 14, 2013 All of those figures are fine accumulator wise, I am actually satarting to lean towards the EV1 valve sealswhich is on the side of the actuator under the pressure sensor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gorge1982 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2013 All of those figures are fine accumulator wise, I am actually satarting to lean towards the EV1 valve sealswhich is on the side of the actuator under the pressure sensor. Thanks. I am taking the car to an Alfa Specialist next Friday. Will let you know what they say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfa156Melb 9 Report post Posted August 15, 2013 Smaky, are the EV1 o-rings the same size as the EV0 ones? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites