New Turbo - no smile

[Wobbly Dave]

As you might know - I have had some power issues since I have had the turbo replaced on my car. VT finished replacing it with an alternative unit. Alas she is still only able to push 0.6 bar pressure.

I had an overheating problem last week. I replaced the thermostat and the temp was sorted - but a day later I noticed some steam coming out of the bonnet near the edge where the expansion tank is.

I hope this doesn't mean I have some sort of a crack somewhere? We would consistently see problems if that was the case - namely the water jacket would be pushing out like mad - yes?

I am in a bit of a flap even though VT still have the car and I wait nervously for some good news.

[lance]

As you might know - I have had some power issues since I have had the turbo replaced on my car. VT finished replacing it with an alternative unit. Alas she is still only able to push 0.6 bar pressure.

I had an overheating problem last week. I replaced the thermostat and the temp was sorted - but a day later I noticed some steam coming out of the bonnet near the edge where the expansion tank is.

I hope this doesn't mean I have some sort of a crack somewhere? We would consistently see problems if that was the case - namely the water jacket would be pushing out like mad - yes?

I am in a bit of a flap even though VT still have the car and I wait nervously for some good news.

Sorry to hear that m8 my fingers r crossed 4 u that its nothing major and will be sorted shortly

[Justin]

Oh dear

[Wobbly Dave]

Deep breathing required - to remain calm - whilst my imagination goes into overdrive!?!

[Wobbly Dave]

Well - Friday looms large. I have not got the car back but at least VT have found the problem & I got a new turbo out of it!

It was an airleak after all! Phew.

[GuyD5]

It was an airleak after all! Phew.

Good news Dave .... tomorrow should be a REALLY good day

[beermonsta]

nice one m8 hope to see the big red brick blasting around soon

[Wobbly Dave]

It has been tooooo long!

[lance]

Im very pleased your motors back on track look forward to seeing her in action.
Have a good weekend!

[Wobbly Dave]

I have her back and she is on FIRE!!!

So just a quiet tootle up the M6 (I think not)

Later

Off the guage on both accounts!!

[GuyD5]

Brilliant news Dave ... I'm really pleased for you .... been a long time coming

[Wobbly Dave]

Damn straight - like it seems to have been an eternity. Time line as it stands - this is the first time I have been completely happy that the power is as good as it can be!

[Pedro Fandango]

Damn straight - like it seems to have been an eternity. Time line as it stands - this is the first time I have been completely happy that the power is as good as it can be!

so you up for another race now then Dave

[Wobbly Dave]

Yep - when?

[Pedro Fandango]

i suppose BT could come out of retirement for the 17th (although i might have to race my old man aswell )

[Wobbly Dave]

Took my baby out to see Justin at his business, this lunchtime. Had a go at making up for the fact he wasnt at Blackpool Pleasure Beach - by inventing my own thrills - T5 style

I think he was suitably impressed.

I smiled quite a lot too - Yay!

I knew the dancin' Banana would come in handy one day!

[lance]

I knew the dancin' Banana would come in handy one day![/QUOTE]

Pleased your Rs back on track!
,Mines running a dream too, I did 720 miles this weekend with my Dad. Did southhampton to Nottingham in 2.5 hours and along the way I managed to keep up with a new shape 911 turbo for about 50 miles upto 120 untill he came off my route, he must be a bit suprizzed and pissed off/bad driver. I wouldnt have been able to overtake but he couldnt throw me off either.
My Dad loves my T5 and was suitably impressed with my fast safe driving
Hope a nice weekend was had at Blackpool sorry I couldnt make it but I made up for it with a lot of nice driving and nothing overtaking me as usual

[Wobbly Dave]

Did the same 850R tour for Guy when I saw him today. Pissed of a merc driver along the way. "Bonus"

more bananas

[GuyD5]

Did the same 850R tour for Guy when I saw him today. Pissed of a merc driver along the way. "Bonus"

more bananas

Yes Dave, she's certainly giving her all now ... I suspect the local Bill will be attending if you demonstrate too frequently

[Mrsmopp]

Yes Dave, she's certainly giving her all now ... I suspect the local Bill will be attending if you demonstrate too frequently

And that is with a 300bhp version could you have imagined the carnage if Dave had bought Adam's 340 beast!!!! LOL

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