Newbie with FC turbo 2 ,

BenLewisMav · February 01, 2008, 05:26:51 PM

So does ET13 mean that you\'d need to machine the back of the wheel off (!)? or put spacers on? Can never remember..

Anyway Doc make sure you hold the valve in on the compression tester so that you can see each apex seal as it \'swooshes\' past, this will give you an idea of whether its just one apex seal thats going/gone/stuck/whatever or whether they are all equally worn.
Also what are other peoples compression readings from cold? having the figures from a known good engine would be a good reference?

TiddlesRX7 · February 01, 2008, 06:03:07 PM

Ah I see. So its mainly down to the tips expanding rather than the housing etc. So whats this 9.5 and ET13 your going on about?

BenLewisMav · February 01, 2008, 06:16:50 PM

Quote from: Nick The DoctorJust spoke the guy doing it and car was cold does that make the readings worse , pete will txt you tmz to sort out place to meet , now how do i get 9.5x17 et13 fit ouch

Wheel size fitment.. ET(offset), apparently the recommended for fc3s is about ET35-40?

pdtaylor18 · February 01, 2008, 07:37:35 PM

standard is 40 with a 7J. See Furbs thread on his project car as that has 25\'s but on 8j rim or something like that.

Ricco_04 · February 02, 2008, 10:18:44 AM

How come an engine is harder to start from hot rather than cold on a low compression/worn out engine? I thought the higher compression would help? :2Confused

Nick The Doctor · February 02, 2008, 11:02:24 AM

Quote from: BenLewisMavSo does ET13 mean that you\'d need to machine the back of the wheel off (!)? or put spacers on? Can never remember..

Answer to that question if i was to Fit 10mm Spacer on these wheels it would then make them Et3 , you can get the inner face of the wheel hub machined of to make the offset higher but you would loose strengh so not advised ,

So me think arch rolling is the only way

Would like to know about this compression for sure because if the reading is Higher when warm and we also used incorrect Compression tester , the readings could be higher than what we achieved , i want to know for sure as iam worried there could be another problem ie turbo ect , think it best i get the car to specialist to make sure , will book it in with rotechniks next week me things , just want to make sure before i swap engine over and end up with same problem

Pete will call you in a bit trying to sort some time off

pdtaylor18 · February 02, 2008, 05:43:45 PM

No probs chap the engine is in the back of the car ready.
Even your low readings are very low, i\'ve had people have 6-7\'s on a cold engine but as you say a lot of hard work to find you have the same problem.
I would have thought that if it was the turbo then you would have shaft play or certainly hear something amiss. A leaking hose on these TII cars would give you problems starting for sure so at this stage I doubt its that. I have known ECU\'s cause something similar if its lost its fuel curve somehow.

pdtaylor18 · February 03, 2008, 05:41:18 PM

Nick nice to meet you even if it was by the side of the road, I will try a few pallet companies that might give me a good price to get it down to you. It still might be cheaper in the long run as it will be a 300 mile round trip. Only took me 2 hours to get to dartford so rweckon about 3 hours or less to get to yours. I would have taken it to your house, I will see what else is on the calender and we\'ll come up with something.

Nick The Doctor · February 03, 2008, 07:24:19 PM

Nice toMeet you to pete , thanks again for your time , atleast i know i have an engine now, just need to make sure its that may just buy new turbo and fit engine supplied by you and check pipe work and crossfingers alls ok

pdtaylor18 · February 03, 2008, 08:55:31 PM

might be best bto get it diagnosed correctly before spending money on a new turbo. It will \\be worth the money in the long run. if its got a lack of power and thats it then it does not have to be the turbo or engine all the time. generally with the rotary it is but it can only be a few other things, check that the throttle is opening correctly if you have not already.

Nick The Doctor · February 07, 2008, 08:43:30 PM

Update well not much, drove the car today for 12 odd miles , oil pressure great , water temp great , just doesnt pull at all sounds like exhaust is blocked makes me think turbo problem , exhaust is wrecked so thats coming of asap

pdtaylor18 · February 07, 2008, 09:06:35 PM

Hi, we will still need to sort this engine out between us fairly soon. I can get it delivered for you if you want,its still in the back of the van.
if you suspect the turbo then try to see what shaft play there is,it might give you some indication.
can i have your email address as its easier to talk.

mine is pdtaylor18@hotmail.com

Mobilemick · February 07, 2008, 10:56:07 PM