Req: 2nd opinion during BEGI-S install (INSERT HELP)
#44
Car is running! Last night we finished the fuelling and started the car. Some paint/grease fumes but otherwise fine. Small coolant leak at the lower radiator hose due to a loose clamp (fixed).
After a warm up, FPR tuning and a test run and then a spirited run, we had some coolant sipping below the heater hose down the tranny. We parked the car for the night and just picked it up.
It may have been overfilled with coolant and/or one of my heater hoses is shot, or worse. Coolant level is good and clear (blue/green as new) and oil level is fine too. So
One of the heater hoses (with heat wrap) is touching the down pipe. Is that OK?
not a big leak. It may have been forced out by pressure after the hot run.
Any common coolant issues on this?
After a warm up, FPR tuning and a test run and then a spirited run, we had some coolant sipping below the heater hose down the tranny. We parked the car for the night and just picked it up.
It may have been overfilled with coolant and/or one of my heater hoses is shot, or worse. Coolant level is good and clear (blue/green as new) and oil level is fine too. So
One of the heater hoses (with heat wrap) is touching the down pipe. Is that OK?
not a big leak. It may have been forced out by pressure after the hot run.
Any common coolant issues on this?
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It is not ok for coolant lines to touch the downpipe.
You need at least 1inch (preff more ) off room.
You cannot overfil the coolant system, the radiator capwill remove the excess off coolant to the overflow bottle.(if working correctly)
You need at least 1inch (preff more ) off room.
You cannot overfil the coolant system, the radiator capwill remove the excess off coolant to the overflow bottle.(if working correctly)
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Yep, move the cooland lines towards the block (remove dipstick, they break easily)
Dutch: Een breekijzer doet wonderen.
Bekijk de leiding goed.
Idd een raar geluid. Mijn (ouder type) maakte dat geluid echt niet...
Hoeveel benzinedruk heb je?
45psi stationair met het vacuum slangetje naar de standaart mazda drukregelaar los...
Daarna 6psi/psi opvoeren. Dus 8psi turbodruk: 8 x6 = 48 psi
45+48 =93psi...
Dutch: Een breekijzer doet wonderen.
Bekijk de leiding goed.
Idd een raar geluid. Mijn (ouder type) maakte dat geluid echt niet...
Hoeveel benzinedruk heb je?
45psi stationair met het vacuum slangetje naar de standaart mazda drukregelaar los...
Daarna 6psi/psi opvoeren. Dus 8psi turbodruk: 8 x6 = 48 psi
45+48 =93psi...
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Je zit niet hoog genoeg 35 idle (met vacuum los) deze gaat standaart naar 45psi (ongeveer). Vanaf daar (geen vacuum is volgas rijden zonder turbo) heb je 6 psi brandstofdruk nodig per psi turbodruk.
De 2025 moet je hebben:
http://www.bellengineering.net/templ...structions.pdf
8psi turbodruk =100psi...
Of rij je op 6psi??
De 2025 moet je hebben:
http://www.bellengineering.net/templ...structions.pdf
8psi turbodruk =100psi...
Of rij je op 6psi??
#55
In my manual it says:
Im around 5.5psi now. So my idle is ok..
BTW, found the coolant leak: where one of the heater hoses connects to the metal pipe that goes below the manifold.
Check the “atmo” fuel pressure: With the fuel pressure gauge installed in the fuel line leading to the fuel rail,
observe the fuel pressure at idle. It should be between 35 and 38 psi. Blip the throttle a bit and the fuel pressure
should rise and fall a couple psi.
observe the fuel pressure at idle. It should be between 35 and 38 psi. Blip the throttle a bit and the fuel pressure
should rise and fall a couple psi.
BTW, found the coolant leak: where one of the heater hoses connects to the metal pipe that goes below the manifold.
#56
Hmm engine died in a 2nd gear pull
No smoke or leaks, but some shaking and rattling during the pull. Then engine died and won't start. Turns over and shakes but doesn't start. I think compression is gone due to a cylinder going bad.
Looks like a sooner-than-planned rebuild is in order.
What do you all think?
No smoke or leaks, but some shaking and rattling during the pull. Then engine died and won't start. Turns over and shakes but doesn't start. I think compression is gone due to a cylinder going bad.
Looks like a sooner-than-planned rebuild is in order.
What do you all think?
#60
Check to make sure all turbo tubes are still on real good. If one has come loose, the car will not start.
BTW - the FMU is not supposed to whistle. Shoot me an e-mail and I will send you some replacement shims. The shims can get damaged from dirty fuel, the center screw being tightened too much, and /or a boost spike.
Stephanie
BTW - the FMU is not supposed to whistle. Shoot me an e-mail and I will send you some replacement shims. The shims can get damaged from dirty fuel, the center screw being tightened too much, and /or a boost spike.
Stephanie