Grenade is fixed
Submitted: Sunday, Feb 15, 2009 at 16:59
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Kiwi and Grenade
Took grenade (dec 01 3.0lt pootrol) to a dyno tuner and got the works done on her. problem was solved on the phone when we told him the fault codes coming up and he said that it was typical of the blow up problems that these cars give......
*Air flow sensor $247.97
*Vacuum Solenoid $200.94
*Fuel filter $22.00
* Dyno
test and report $95.00
*used vacuum actuator - no charge
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test power and boost. faults found: erratic idle, sudden loss of power, high boost pressure couples with erratic boost pressure
swings. Severe air entry into fuel pump via poorly made drain plug thread on lower fuel filter partially seizing vacuum boost control solenoid, unfiltered air entering air inlet and coating sensor wire on air flow sensor, sensor actuator had been tampered with in attempt to rectify high boost due to sensor and valve failure, replaced actuator with used unit. $460.00
*NOTE: boost gauge reads 4psi too high at maximum boost,
test carried out with master gauge. No further faults found after work carried out on the day.
Total cost $1128.50
Laura
PS......the "quads" are here....! Bridie Kate was born last Tuesday (10th). We are both doing really
well after a little hiccup with her at the start but she is
well and we are
home!
Reply By: Cruiser .- Sunday, Feb 15, 2009 at 19:05
Sunday, Feb 15, 2009 at 19:05
Laura,
I had an after market turbo fitted to my 80 series a few years ago at Turboglide and all I can say is that they are absolutely fantastic at what they do.
Some time after the install I had a problem with the engine that was totally unrelated to the turbo or the install and the dealer tried to get out of the warranty repair by blaming the turbo install.
When I went to NRMA technical for advise and help they were initially reluctant to become involved but when they found out that Turboglide had done the install they got behind me 100% and went to the dealer on my behalf and next thing I knew, the whole engine was replaced under warranty.
What I am trying to say is that even NRMA have the greatest respect for Turboglide, so I am not surprised that they have fixed the problem with the minimum of fuss and cost.
On a different note, congratulations to you both on the addition to the family.
Take care
Cheers,
Cruiser
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Follow Up By: Kiwi and Grenade - Monday, Feb 16, 2009 at 16:19
Monday, Feb 16, 2009 at 16:19
Cheers Cruiser,
They were also recommended by the local NRMA bloke so Im glad we went to them!
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