Stugees Firefrost 1.8T - Page 2

Ian G · 7th November 2012, 11:09

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Originally Posted by bigrob73

Lucky me then!.............

Hi Rob
Looking at the pier you may have had crab for lunch..
Cheers Ian

danbmx_69 · 7th November 2012, 17:16

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Originally Posted by stugee

In fact DanBMX, you've recently removed yours and fitted with a Subaru unit, do you still have your old one? If so, how much would you want for it?

sorry but i am going to keep it as a spare just to insure i have no problems first

stugee · 7th November 2012, 20:39

Cheers, I've put an ad in the wanted section!

danbmx_69 · 7th November 2012, 20:56

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Originally Posted by stugee

In fact DanBMX, you've recently removed yours and fitted with a Subaru unit, do you still have your old one? If so, how much would you want for it?

bigrob73 sorry for the thred hi jack, i am unsure if mine was working correctly any way, at what point in the rev range are you ment to get full boost?

stugee · 7th November 2012, 21:20

Its boosting about 3k then it tails off around 4k (sometimes very abruptly) there is quite a noticeable Turbo whistle when the Turbo is spooling.

How do you get to the actuator arm to make sure its moving freely? Had a look tonight but couldn't see it let alone put a hand on it

danbmx_69 · 7th November 2012, 23:29

now i can also hear the turbo spooling on my car, is this normal can any one else who has a 1.8t also get this?

stugee · 8th November 2012, 12:30

Plugs, leads, pollen filter and air filter all replaced with brand new items. Turbo problem persists

Looks like it must be the actuator are or the solenoid!

stugee · 29th November 2012, 12:41

Well after bypassing the solenoid valve there was no hesitancy so I've decided to bite the bullet and spend £40 on a new OE one off of ebay, just waiting on it being delivered!

The car has also began running on 3 cylinders while cold and there is a small loss of coolant (about 1-200ml a week). Apparently this points to a failing IMG. New one bought again off of ebay. I'm watching a VVC inlet manifold and if the new rubber gasket doesn't solve the problem I'll replace the whole inlet manifold with a metal one.

Spend total in the first thread is updated!

VVC-Geeza · 29th November 2012, 16:00

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Originally Posted by stugee

Well after bypassing the solenoid valve there was no hesitancy so I've decided to bite the bullet and spend £40 on a new OE one off of ebay, just waiting on it being delivered!

They are a weak point and can be temperamental. I bought an OEM one off of ebay too as a spare.Half list price of the dealerships.

stugee · 30th November 2012, 07:22

Arrived at work 20 mins ago to find the solenoid sitting on my desk. Fitted it and took it a wee test drive....

Car is now running beautifully! Just need to sort the IMG and do a timing belt change

A big thanks to everyone on the forum for all the advice and support!

7th November 2012, 20:39	#13
stugee Avid contributor MG ZT+ 1.8T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Lothian Posts: 249 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Cheers, I've put an ad in the wanted section! __________________ "Understeer" is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. "Oversteer" is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. "Horsepower" is how fast you hit the wall. "Torque" is how far you take the wall with you.

7th November 2012, 21:20	#15
stugee Avid contributor MG ZT+ 1.8T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Lothian Posts: 249 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Its boosting about 3k then it tails off around 4k (sometimes very abruptly) there is quite a noticeable Turbo whistle when the Turbo is spooling. How do you get to the actuator arm to make sure its moving freely? Had a look tonight but couldn't see it let alone put a hand on it __________________ "Understeer" is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. "Oversteer" is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. "Horsepower" is how fast you hit the wall. "Torque" is how far you take the wall with you.

7th November 2012, 23:29	#16
danbmx_69 Gets stuck in zt 160 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: swansea Posts: 970 Thanks: 21 Thanked 62 Times in 43 Posts	now i can also hear the turbo spooling on my car, is this normal can any one else who has a 1.8t also get this? __________________ Now 320BHP 407nm 1.8T ZT https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=122691

8th November 2012, 12:30	#17
stugee Avid contributor MG ZT+ 1.8T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Lothian Posts: 249 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Plugs, leads, pollen filter and air filter all replaced with brand new items. Turbo problem persists Looks like it must be the actuator are or the solenoid! __________________ "Understeer" is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. "Oversteer" is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. "Horsepower" is how fast you hit the wall. "Torque" is how far you take the wall with you.

29th November 2012, 12:41	#18
stugee Avid contributor MG ZT+ 1.8T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Lothian Posts: 249 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well after bypassing the solenoid valve there was no hesitancy so I've decided to bite the bullet and spend £40 on a new OE one off of ebay, just waiting on it being delivered! The car has also began running on 3 cylinders while cold and there is a small loss of coolant (about 1-200ml a week). Apparently this points to a failing IMG. New one bought again off of ebay. I'm watching a VVC inlet manifold and if the new rubber gasket doesn't solve the problem I'll replace the whole inlet manifold with a metal one. Spend total in the first thread is updated! __________________ "Understeer" is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. "Oversteer" is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. "Horsepower" is how fast you hit the wall. "Torque" is how far you take the wall with you.

30th November 2012, 07:22	#20
stugee Avid contributor MG ZT+ 1.8T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Lothian Posts: 249 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Arrived at work 20 mins ago to find the solenoid sitting on my desk. Fitted it and took it a wee test drive.... Car is now running beautifully! Just need to sort the IMG and do a timing belt change A big thanks to everyone on the forum for all the advice and support! __________________ "Understeer" is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. "Oversteer" is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. "Horsepower" is how fast you hit the wall. "Torque" is how far you take the wall with you.