michael Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I was messing with the car yesterday, tried to get throttlebody off, Blitz LM IC pipe in way, couldn't get under, tension clips on hoses hurting fingers, no room for tools, raining etc so I gave up and put it back together. At some point I've obviously pulled a lower hose off when wiggling the IC pipe as I now get that familiar, slightly nice, yet problematic "whoosh" of boost leak when driving. This shouldn't have happened as I paid for Mikalor clamps but having never removed the undertay I can't be sure that's what was fitted... we'll see, it could be a split hose. It's still raining, I'm at work, it will be dark tonight and so on so in an attempt at what should be a quick fix I dropped in to a garage down the road that I haven't used before. Lots of smiling spotty lads and a reassuringly respectable owner chap. I've pointed out what the problem is, I've told them where it's likely to be but as yet haven't had a call back to say it's sorted / can't be sorted by them. How many hours until I get a phonecall to say it's been crashed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Oh dear. What odds are you giving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Oh noes! Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I thought I could smell tyre smoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Oh dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 damn man. did you take note of the mileage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 I had neg on the battery off yesterday so trip counters reset - it's done 10 miles since so we'll see It's very slippy out there today - a full write-off would be nice but failing that I'd settle for the passenger side needing a respray, ideally a rock will hit the roof so that gets done too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I feel your frustration, (see this thread:CLICK ME I managed to get the throttle body and manifold back off, but it is pissing it down. i bet when i refit it the noise is still there and im going to have to bite the bullet and get someone better than me to fix it. By the way im going for the full write off option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 May i select the 'full write off with associated explosion' option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 I feel your frustration, (see this thread:CLICK ME I feel better now, that sounds awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 May i select the 'full write off with associated explosion' option? Of course How many dead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Of course How many dead? Shall we say 6? Of course, that includes the spotty chav, so its not a total loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 You're a brave fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 damn man. did you take note of the mileage? lol, have you ever seen Ferris Beuller's Day Off? When the Ferrari is belting down the road?.......*cough cough*......but I'm sure your car will be fine Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 So for future reference, leave the bloody throttle body alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 So for future reference, leave the bloody throttle body alone. Lesson learnt - don't try and take it off unless you can take the IC pipe off too. I might mod it at some point though so you can remove part of it without having to go under the car. Garage called 10 minutes ago to say it's ready, so far so good... will get it around 4 to ensure they have plenty of time to take it out in the wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I will put my money on your car being a NA now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 will get it around 4 to ensure they have plenty of time to take it out in the wet. Ask them to test the traction system as it has been playing up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Ask them to test the traction system as it has been playing up lol, I don't think it would stay shiny side up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 I have returned! 0.1 miles added to trip so I think I'm OK, job done, lesson learnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I have returned! 0.1 miles added to trip so I think I'm OK, job done, lesson learnt Does it make the right noises now? Do the turbo's both work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 Does it make the right noises now? Do the turbo's both work? It sounded cooler when it had the leak but it feels better now. I can't really remember the last time I used the 2nd turbo, I'm not too fussed if only one works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 It sounded cooler when it had the leak but it feels better now. I can't really remember the last time I used the 2nd turbo, I'm not too fussed if only one works Don't let twin two hear you say that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Oh christ! No wonder 'you' didn't wave when you blasted by me this evening!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 Chances are I was playing with the stereo, it reset because the battery was off yesterday so I was messing with the settings, apologies - where were you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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