Ian C Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Because I can't get hold of him. I took it back twice because of the fuel smell. The first time he told me it was because it was decatted. The second time I took it back he said he'd resolved it. The third time I complained he said he'd come out and fix it, but then didn't show at the agreed time. Then he didn't answer the phone or respond to emails. And now he's gone on holiday. Is this serious? Dare we even ask who this expert is? I bet they didn't hang about when taking your cash. Did you feel the "Improved responsiveness" feature they hawked at you? Did they mention the "pissing raw fuel in your engine bay" feature? When are people going to stop buying these crocks of shit FPRs that do absolutely nothing good for the car? Your car is off the road now, and it could have burnt up with you in it ffs. Stop buying FSEs. Power Boost Valves don't, can't, and won't boost power, and fail in a nasty way a damn sight more than they should. You know the stock one costs over ninety quid new? And you don't have it? Don't tell me, let me guess, it's still with the person who fitted the FSE valve. Gah. I'm angry. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 that sounds crap.you trust experts with your car and they fuck it up or bodge it. seems to be happning a lot round here.there is only a few people i would trust to do work on car.chris wilson,eyefi,and ian c. its such a shame u cant trust people nowadays.you would not trust toyota with your car. hope you get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I have a spare stock one you can borrow till you get an aeromotive if it would help.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I think you are blaming the product rather than the fitter Ian (and no need to mention names I think) I too have a stock one here if you need it m8 to get you by... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I think you are blaming the product rather than the fitter Ian I would've said both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 awww, club spirit cheers me up sometimes. 2 offers of a stock FPR inside an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 awww, club spirit cheers me up sometimes. 2 offers of a stock FPR inside an hour Yeah, you guys are great. I really appreciate everyone's advice and the offers of the FPRs. Anyway, it's all sorted now. I took it to a local garage who said the crimp ring thingie was too large for the hose and was causing the hose to get pulled on one side. That's what was allowing the fuel through. They cut the hose and reattached with a new clip and now it seems to be okay! I'll be keeping my eye on it though. I'm relieved that it's not the FSE at fault (although it would have been in warranty anyway). So, thanks again everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I think you are blaming the product rather than the fitter Ian (and no need to mention names I think) Both actually. I can't think of an aftermarket bit of kit that's had more failure reports. In addition it doesn't actually bloody do anything, makes it all the more ironic. I think I sadly understand by what you mean with "no need to mention names"... -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Good to hear it's sorted Dash The same 'fitter' installed my aeromotive fpr incorrectly, he set it to 68psi which ended up killing my new iridium plugs. I won't begin to go in to the other problems this 'fitter' caused... you know my feelings on the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 68psi! I bet your car was slow and ran like a dog -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I'm suprised it even started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 wtf? sadly i haven't been here long enough to know but, who are you guys on about?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 68psi! I bet your car was slow and ran like a dog -Ian It didn't seem too much worse, but I was getting 10mpg. On boost it was spitting flames out the exhuast every time I took my foot off the throttle. You wouldn't beleive the amount of black smoke it was putting out! Dude sorted it all out in the end though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 This worries me. I'm currently getting appalling mileage, but then again, it was p1ssing fuel out the FSE!! Is there anyway to tell if the FSE is set up correctly? It seems to idle okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Fuel gauge on the FSE .. to ascertain what pressure it's set to ? Isn't 40psi stock pressure ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I have had an FSE on my T61 (Leon recommended it about 5 years ago!) Had no probs, think it fudges my small inj (550s) Pressure setting is VERY critical on mine 34psi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 36psi static is the accepted value. Mine measured that with a stock FPR on. I once tweaked mine around a bit and the differences were suprisingly large. At 40psi I saw 10:1 afrs, at 34psi that changed to 12:1's... That's with 720cc injectors so I assume that magnifies the effect, but even so, 68psi... It's important that if you must have one of these devices, it's actually set up. If the same berk fitted yours as Homer's, I'd get it checked out. The fuel pressure adjuster screw is probably set to, mmmmmmmm whatever it came out of the box at. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 This worries me. I'm currently getting appalling mileage, but then again, it was p1ssing fuel out the FSE!! Is there anyway to tell if the FSE is set up correctly? It seems to idle okay. Give me a shout later Dude - will get you a small fuel pressure gauge that can be fitted to this so you can check all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Those little gauges should come with the damn valve in my opinion. It drops a hint to the less cranially endowed fitters (I like that word, "tuners" implies they know what they are doing ) that it matters what pressure it's at. Although it does give the FSE valve another bit to leak out of -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Those little gauges should come with the damn valve in my opinion. It drops a hint to the less cranially endowed fitters (I like that word, "tuners" implies they know what they are doing ) that it matters what pressure it's at. Although it does give the FSE valve another bit to leak out of -Ian Eeee...he's on form again today - having a good couple of days Ian...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Are the gauges the same as the ones for the aeromotive? If so I've got one here Dash can borrow if he wants... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 AAAAARGH!! It stinks again! Checked the FSE and there's no fuel leak. Now it's coming out the other end, at the fuel rail!! I'm so p1ssed off now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 An email from someone who obviously went through a similar experience................. The best is yet to come.... I drove the car the same day I picked it up to Southampton and had a strong smell of petrol coming through the air vents. On closer inspection at Millway they found that my fuel line had been upset during the EGR being removed and petrol was being sprayed onto the top of the engine. THE CAR WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE FOR CHRIST SAKE! What with petrol leaking onto the hot engine and my brakes leaking..... ......I would and will pass on the details of my experience to other supra owners I meet - heaven forbid other supra owners go through what I have gone through..... Nuff said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Are the gauges the same as the ones for the aeromotive? If so I've got one here Dash can borrow if he wants... Should be m8...although I will get him one delivered to his garage direct if he doesn't take you up on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Should be m8...although I will get him one delivered to his garage direct if he doesn't take you up on it... Cheers Paul, good news. I've arranged to pop over to Darren's tomorrow to check the fuel pressure. Hopefully thats all it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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