dude Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 I would be on the phone to green flag complaining that mechanic should have found that straight away , i told you on the phone it sounded like an IC pipe and he should have known what to look for , Paul E reinforced my opinion earlier when i spoke with him , ask green flag how 2 people diagnosed it on the phone /pc but their 'mechanic' couldnt find the problem when he was looking at the engine . John:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid_lifecry_sis Posted April 19, 2003 Author Share Posted April 19, 2003 mmm.. let you know what they say. you are right though - why pay so much if! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Racing Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 Could the FCD hold the car back like this with out causing the standard cut affect and dash light display? No. The FCD will not affect boost build up in that way. If the device fails it normally fails catastophically and the car will not run. Never known it to fail any other way. Plus I tested yours by hand before I sent it. (Provided no-one touched the inside settings of the dials, but I doubt 99% that that would cause your symptoms) It does sound like a boost bleed. If you hear the turbos spinning but no boost is building it might be being vented. So take a look at the intercooler pipes as suggested. The one that leads into the inner wing and down to the intercooler is a git to inspect so you might have missed it on first inspection. Also get this checked out soon or you'll be sucking in all sorts of cr*p post air filter. Too often the FCD is put high on the list of possible causes and more often it's actually the result of the increased boost the FCD allows that it the real cause. It normally uncovers the weakest link, happens to us all. Regards Pete EDIT: Would help if I read ALL the postings first Glad it's sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid_lifecry_sis Posted April 20, 2003 Author Share Posted April 20, 2003 m8 - it was the cooler near the battery - thanks for your help - appreciate.. this all ads up to poss questions asked by other idiots like me a'''...lol;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 I had this pipe blow off while showing a TVR owner how quick the Supra was when the boost is up. A worrying pop followed by a lifeless but smooth engine. Sorry for dropping in so late on this thread, but I'm having a late day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid_lifecry_sis Posted April 20, 2003 Author Share Posted April 20, 2003 John m8 - no worries! The only person I'm worried about being late is my wife... again x 2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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