Loss of boost ???

[blingsta]

Took my car R/R today, and was laughing when he told me my car made 100bhp !!!! He said its got no boost at all.. The thing is, now that i think about it, i dont know how long its been like this as i try not use boost all the time...and didnt on the way up there... This has happened once before when the car just wouldnt move when you put your foot down, and as soon as i opened the bonnett i saw a charge pipe that had come loose... but this time ive looked everywhere and no pipes have come loose.... what has caused this then???????

[Turbo-Brown]

Wastegate stuck open, fooked turbo, cracked IC (although I think you'd hear the boost escaping then)

Those are some pessimistic possibles, sure you'll find it's something easy to fix

[jkarran]

Sticky dump valve?
Is the turbo spinning, oil feed failure?

jk

[e30_Turbo]

Is this the same RR that said you couldn't alter spark angle in MS?

As Alex said, check all connections, hoses, vacum pipes etc, leaks are your worst enemy!

Whats you boost gauge reading when being driven?

[blingsta]

fooked turbo is what the problem is !!! the shaft has stopped spinning? i manged to get it spining again but stops after a few seconds and its now jammed..

[Gunni]

over oiled or under oiled,
time to go even bigger,

[Turbo-Brown]

Oh, that sucks dude. Definately time for blower enlargement (and a good check of the oiling system)

[e30_Turbo]

IIRC Erel's on route to see A-tech for a shakedown......should have update later on.....

Fingers crossed it's something silly like a housing come loose and is catching........

And the current blower is much bigger than the last one.......

[Turbo-Brown]

Fingees crossed for a happy ending

Guess the increased backpressure caused by a jammed turbine would account for the loss of about 70bhp too!

[Ant]

Bad news, its FUBAR.

appears that the thrust bearing has failed, the turbine backpressure is forcing the comp into its housing hence the jamming issue.

Nowt for it , rebuild time should add, the turbo was not new when Erel purchased it, so as always s/hand is a lottery it seems.

[gcorky]

oh dear poor bloke....had a lot of trouble with his car 2,7 etc etc....as Ant says second hand is a lottery specially with the old turbos....very difficullt to judge play and believe what sellers describe..

will all pan out in the end m8-stick with it.

[chu346]

Poor guy

[blingsta]

Just got in after a trip to Ant's... and last minute valentines shopping as im working tommorrow night. ... Anyway. as above, turbo is knackered and no boost at all ... but hey, at least the car is still driveable as Ant took the actuator arm off so wastegate is wide open.. As you said Graham, poor me, problem after problem... but hey, im a fighter and wont give up easily !!! (bloody hurts though)! Anyway, i made a few calls and its gonna cost in the region of £400 to have it completely recon.... money i havent got till the end of the month ! so whats my options guys??? do i recon my turbo or look for upgrade? any help or advice is much appreciated.. God bless the zone.........

[CHRISP]

Sorry to here about your problem mate .
Bye new and live forever !! we hope

[blingsta]

Oh ant another thanks big up to Ant.... i just needed to talk to someone and he was there... cheers buddy..

[Turbo-Brown]

Onward and upward dude!

You've got a T3 haven't you?

I got my H1C for £215 all in which was brand new and sits neatly on a T3 flange Keep an eye on e-bay

[CHRISP]

Its good to talk

[blingsta]

Chrisp. see your motor today mate.... very nice indeed... im sure you will be more than happy with yours mate... no one can have the bad luck that ive had..

[CHRISP]

Thanks mate am sure your luck will turn if Ant has anything to do with it !!! keep mate.

Chris

[blingsta]

Onward and upward dude!

You've got a T3 haven't you?

I got my H1C for £215 all in which was brand new and sits neatly on a T3 flange Keep an eye on e-bay

find me one mate...

[blingsta]

im off out again guys but will check your suggestions as soon as im back...

[d6dph]

Jeez Erel, Not a lucky fella are you.

Sorry to hear this, But I'm sure when it's sorted you will have an uber reliable toy on your hands.

Chin up buddy

[gcorky]

new holset h1c for 450 ish plus the dreaded....400 for yours recon,d seems steep but is a specialist job..

tricky call,cant you hang on and see what turns up?

[Ant]

H1C is spot on, but Erel has a flipped std mani and adapter, WH2D might be a better choice, T3 still but internal W/gate.

[gcorky]

H1C is spot on, but Erel has a flipped std mani and adapter, WH2D might be a better choice, T3 still but internal W/gate.

true -so i presume the flip and adapter are staying and not an opportunity for upgrade....again

[tylerma]

Ant I still have the number for the place I got mine from if you need it
if its of any help

[fuzzy]

bad luck there mate but whatever you do dont buy second hand or recon, nothing but troubles ahead if you do in my experience.buy brand new outright.

[Ant]

Keep hold of that numner Malc, no use for Erel though dude.

Maybe I should make him a new manifold, and go full bore

[tylerma]

Keep hold of that numner Malc, no use for Erel though dude.

Maybe I should make him a new manifold, and go full bore

ok then dude
let me know if you need it

Erel
good luck with it mate

[gcorky]

Keep hold of that numner Malc, no use for Erel though dude.

Maybe I should make him a new manifold, and go full bore

thats the spirit!! come on Erel....stop waisting money on valentines

[blingsta]

H1C is spot on, but Erel has a flipped std mani and adapter, WH2D might be a better choice, T3 still but internal W/gate.

true -so i presume the flip and adapter are staying and not an opportunity for upgrade....again

as soon as i find a manifold for the right price i will upgrade mate, it only makes sense to do so at this time, kill 2 birds with 1 stone..! i mean my manifold is upto the job in hand isnt it? the only thing i will gain is space which i do need... As the car is still driveable, i wont be making any hasty decision regarding the turbo but sooner rather than later as this boost game is highly addictive. .. i will browse the net and see whats available... if anyone should come across anything, please let me know.. and thanx you guys!

[blingsta]

Keep hold of that numner Malc, no use for Erel though dude.

Maybe I should make him a new manifold, and go full bore

Well what a good idea ! .... you know it makes sense mate... i will be your biyaatch for a week or 2, ... but seriously, can you and how much for?

[blingsta]

Just had a look at e-bay... can some one tell me if this item number could be what im looking for.. 190080001647

[Geoff]

Erel i think you want a piece of this action!

http://www.pure-pf.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8358

On another note, i have some old TBMW mags with a green e30 PPF stripped, caged and running slicks with a side exhaust and somewhere in it, they reckon you can build a 500bhp e30 for £3K sterling! Is this true? Or if it is, does it require you to do all the work youselves?

[e30_Turbo]

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