what problems does your car have at the moment?
12-13-2006, 06:43 AM
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what problems does your car have at the moment?
This car really pisses me off sometimes.....
- Returning 250km a tank from mostly unboosted driving but stop start short journeys in the winter to and from work at the moment Have had 380km form a tank in the summer with allot of boosted motorway driving.
- IAC valve sticking....high RPM even when warmed up then just drops to 850rpm all of a sudden
- small oil leak somewhere
- Turbo oil return line leaking. Tightened jubile clips. still leaking. Third time Ihave replaced it now.
How about you guys?
- Returning 250km a tank from mostly unboosted driving but stop start short journeys in the winter to and from work at the moment Have had 380km form a tank in the summer with allot of boosted motorway driving.
- IAC valve sticking....high RPM even when warmed up then just drops to 850rpm all of a sudden
- small oil leak somewhere
- Turbo oil return line leaking. Tightened jubile clips. still leaking. Third time Ihave replaced it now.
How about you guys?
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12-13-2006, 09:00 AM
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- Bad Oil Consumption
1qt every 750-1000 miles. Burning oil smell. No visable leaks.
Either: Oil Drainage problem, Rings, or Valve Guide Seals
I'll be tinkering with the oil plumbing this weekend, I hope it's just the heavy rotation of my CHRA.
- Flywheel ChatterEither: Oil Drainage problem, Rings, or Valve Guide Seals
I'll be tinkering with the oil plumbing this weekend, I hope it's just the heavy rotation of my CHRA.
9Lbs Lightened flywheel chatters like a diesel truck idling.
- Exhaust RattleExhaust rattles on something just as a engage the clutch in 1st gear. Haven't been able to find the source.
- Pierburg Pump WhineToo loud, need to replace or move it.
- 1.6 RearYou are the weakest link.
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12-13-2006, 09:01 AM
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other than a *little* leak at the oil return line that doesn't drip any oil, no problems. Mine idles a little lean compared to others, but I don't see it as a problem.
<edit> the oem clutch is starting to get unhappy at 9psi.
<edit> the oem clutch is starting to get unhappy at 9psi.
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12-13-2006, 09:12 AM
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Leaking oil pan because I used a gasket rather than RTV only. Fragged clutch disk- new unit sitting on office floor. EBC isn't work, just haven't had time to trouble shoot. That's about it. Not bad considering the scope of the project.
I have successfully stopped leaks at the heater core connection by double clamping- maybe try that. - rob
I have successfully stopped leaks at the heater core connection by double clamping- maybe try that. - rob
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12-13-2006, 09:25 AM
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My downpipe rattles against a little cross brace under the transmission at certain rpm's.
Stock clutch doesn't like boost.
My I/C is on my workbench at home instead of in my bumper.
My stock injectors are too small.
And the biggest problem....
I'm a poor college student.
Stock clutch doesn't like boost.
My I/C is on my workbench at home instead of in my bumper.
My stock injectors are too small.
And the biggest problem....
I'm a poor college student.
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12-13-2006, 09:43 AM
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- Bad Oil Consumption
1qt every 750-1000 miles. Burning oil smell. No visable leaks.
Either: Oil Drainage problem, Rings, or Valve Guide Seals
I'll be tinkering with the oil plumbing this weekend, I hope it's just the heavy rotation of my CHRA.
- Flywheel ChatterEither: Oil Drainage problem, Rings, or Valve Guide Seals
I'll be tinkering with the oil plumbing this weekend, I hope it's just the heavy rotation of my CHRA.
9Lbs Lightened flywheel chatters like a diesel truck idling.
- Exhaust RattleExhaust rattles on something just as a engage the clutch in 1st gear. Haven't been able to find the source.
- Pierburg Pump WhineToo loud, need to replace or move it.
- 1.6 RearYou are the weakest link.
hehe...
I'm N/A...got some heatshield rattling...chattering/shuddering clutch issues...and my ******* instrument hood is cracked ( I think someone hit it when my top was down in a parking lot or something) so it rattles at 2, 4.5, and 6k RPMS.
Also, top squeaks/rattles at the joints
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12-13-2006, 10:07 AM
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-Lots of different whining noises, and i have no clue where they are coming from. could be belts. but sometimes the whining noise sounds like its coming from some metalic surfaces rubbing really fast or something
-DAMN SPEEDO CABLE!! has been making that rubbing/whining sound for like a year now, i really need to buy one and replace it.
-hard to get into 2nd gear when cold
- running pig rich
- hood latch rattles sometimes
- STILL N/A
- low funds
-DAMN SPEEDO CABLE!! has been making that rubbing/whining sound for like a year now, i really need to buy one and replace it.
-hard to get into 2nd gear when cold
- running pig rich
- hood latch rattles sometimes
- STILL N/A
- low funds
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12-13-2006, 10:07 AM
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problems:
- idle droop
- hard shifting (need a bleed or slave)
- no traction in rain. a stock car shouldn't break em loose in 2nd just by flooring it. damn azenis.
- mildly munched front bumper / paint chips
other stuff I wanna do:
- re-seal diff housing. I think it leaks. spendy kaaz brand oil!!
- put my turbo back in. with the new IC. and tweak some of the exhaust parts.
- set up water injection. it's been along for the ride for over a year. dur.
- fine-tune my stereo crossover/eq.
- get my DC inspection and registration taken care of. ha ha ha.
- idle droop
- hard shifting (need a bleed or slave)
- no traction in rain. a stock car shouldn't break em loose in 2nd just by flooring it. damn azenis.
- mildly munched front bumper / paint chips
other stuff I wanna do:
- re-seal diff housing. I think it leaks. spendy kaaz brand oil!!
- put my turbo back in. with the new IC. and tweak some of the exhaust parts.
- set up water injection. it's been along for the ride for over a year. dur.
- fine-tune my stereo crossover/eq.
- get my DC inspection and registration taken care of. ha ha ha.
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12-13-2006, 10:08 AM
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Just this morning: I forgot to tighten a coolant hose clamp when I changed my coolant over the weekend. I figured this out 1/2 way to work. I could not reach the clamp with the tools I have in my car. Messy.
My intercooler pipe rattles on my fender from time to time.
There's a squeek in my trunk caused by the lid's torsion springs.
I don't make enough power.
My intercooler pipe rattles on my fender from time to time.
There's a squeek in my trunk caused by the lid's torsion springs.
I don't make enough power.
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