what have you done to your car today ?

[Rich.T]

Im in no rush. As ive sead before, i want to do all the mods i want to do before booking it in so i can leave well alone after.

List of things to do so far.
Diverter valve.
Decide what to do with the catch tank issue. But want to stick with it rather than going back to standard pcv setup.
Hot/boost pipe replacement with a top quality, well fitting item.

 

[Sl1ced]

Am I right in thinking the OE unit gives off a better sound too. I have a turbo smart kompact and I will admit it’s not a as Crisp as the oe


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[MoToJoJo]

Both sell incredibly well and shouldn't hang around for long if priced properly.

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I'd sell my leather interior too but I need replacement seats first

 

[iammooks]

Yep - I can already tell that back one is going to be an utter ******* to get back on.

No snapped studs or rounded nuts though.

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[Rich.T]

Looking good

 

[iammooks]

Lookong good

Just checked the inside of the turbo - solid as a rock.

I can't tell you how pleased I was to find that.


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[Rich.T]

Fill it up, work it then go get a cuppa

 

[iammooks]

Fill it up, work it then go get a cuppa

Actuator is pretty solid. I'm comparing it to the actuator for the EGR valve - would that be a fair comparison?


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[Rich.T]

I gave mine a load of beans and found a good 1/2 inch of movement that wasn't there before.
If you do it by hand and not levering it about with a screwdriver etc, i cant see you doing any harm putting some weight into it.

No idea how it compares to the egr unfortunately.

 

[iammooks]

I gave mine a load of beans and found a good 1/2 inch of movement that wasn't there before.
If you do it by hand and not levering it about with a screwdriver etc, i cant see you doing any harm putting some weight into it.

No idea how it compares to the egr unfortunately.

Just stopping for lunch. I didn't realise how late it was. I'm hoping I've sprayed enough in there for it to work - access isn't the easiest - but it does expand, and not much is coming out.

Checked my nearside wheel as I got an advisory for play in the bearing on the MoT and it's really obvious. I'm going to check to make sure it's not something stupid like the wheel isn't torqued properly, but that's a job I can't do myself, which sucks.


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[Gokiwi64]

Replaced all 4 coil packs and plugs - All 4 locking tabs on the plugs are broken - cable ties for the win

 

[Sparkie]

Replaced all 4 coil packs and plugs - All 4 locking tabs on the plugs are broken - cable ties for the win

Did it fire up ok?


Badger5 Custom Map + TIP,
3”Custom exhaust, FMIC, Bosh 550’s, BC Coilovers, ARB’s +loads more.

 

[Gokiwi64]

Did it fire up ok?


Badger5 Custom Map + TIP,
3”Custom exhaust, FMIC, Bosh 550’s, BC Coilovers, ARB’s +loads more.

Yup sure did - starts easier and rev's freer (is that a word) - so am guessing been on their way out for a while.

 

[Connor H]

Think it’s a Bosch unit.
I had a forge.
Bill @B5 advised me to change to original before our mapping session.
They are cheap too. Maybe 30 odd quid.


Badger5 Custom Map + TIP,
3”Custom exhaust, FMIC, Bosh 550’s, BC Coilovers, ARB’s +loads more.

You guys have me wanting to try my OE dv again lol

 

[Sl1ced]

You guys have me wanting to try my OE dv again lol

I’ve put mine back on will report back in a week


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[Sl1ced]

Also guess what. My gearbox plugs aren’t 17mm they’re smaller. got my oil out got the car up got excited then disappointed.


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[Rich.T]

Tamperproof splined aren't they?

 

[Thai-wronghorse]

Tamperproof splined aren't they?

Yes

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[Rich.T]

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All done?

 

[Sl1ced]

Tamperproof splined aren't they?

Mine isn’t splined as far as I can see it’s just a large hex


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