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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 3:44 pm

can anyone identify this copper coloured part on the hose (see pic)
looks like some kinda filter

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/1112/dcp14953mi.jpg
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 4:16 pm

looks like one of those silly ecotek valves?
Bollocks to this 24v scrap!
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 4:18 pm

ok and what is it supposed to do ?
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 4:21 pm

http://www.directcarparts.co.uk/ecotek.htm
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:00 pm

and if that's the case...shouldn't it have a filter on it?
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:36 pm

do they make a difference???
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:37 pm

cliffybabe wrote:do they make a difference???
what do you think :mad:
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:38 pm

318-is wrote:
cliffybabe wrote:do they make a difference???
what do you think :mad:
yeah stupid question :hammer:

u coming on wed's Dan??
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:38 pm

yes brother of course
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:39 pm

yes thats what it is ,it has a very fine mesh filter on it , assume from the comments there a waste of time /money ,a prev owner fitted it ,i think i will leave it ,im getting about 24 mpg according to the computer .
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:48 pm

they're shit! had one on my old clio, and it fucked my emissions right up!
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:35 pm

Isnt the only real use 4 them when ur fitting throttle bodies 2 a carbed engine?
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:40 pm

there is no use. they lot more air in, enabling the engine to run leaner, "improving" fuel economy. thats what i was told. what a load of twaddle!
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:44 pm

alane wrote:i think i will leave it ,im getting about 24 mpg according to the computer .
I'm getting 25Mpg without one............
Pete don't care about colour, He would shag a rainbow if he could find the end of it....
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:46 pm

stuartgallafant wrote:they're shit!!
theres nothing like getting straight to the point is there mate winkeye
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:46 pm

Ahh right I didnt hav a good look at the picture last time, I was thinkin of the small little filter yokes that u put on 4 an oil vent in replacement of the 1s built into the airbox, I think thats wat they are neway. Ya dont c the point of the 1 in the picture.
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:48 pm

picture one to help

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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:14 pm

i might try blocking it up and see if it makes a difference .
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:27 pm

Get rid of it

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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:40 pm

what is that meant to be doing on the vacum line to the brake servo if whatever is failed could it cause you to lose servo on your brakes :?
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Post Sun Jul 09, 2006 11:00 pm

You can turn it off
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