rex with no power PLEASE HELP

[needham]

hi there all,

i purchased a 93 type R FD, with 60k on clock, has new 96 engine in but when you pull away, the car doesnt have as much power as it should..

there is no smoke or knocking, the only thing i hear is a wooshing noise, then a sound like a mini dump vaule,

Please could you help me figue out what this is as im worried!!!!!!

Cheers
James

[rmagictastic]

you have a boost leak my friend, where did you get the car??

thanks

nick

[rmagictastic]

or if your not doing anything this weekend i will be at home in bexhill east sussex, if you want to bring it around

Rmaj

[strange_days_uk]

yeah defo boost leak

old rmaj will help you out - what a guy !!

[needham]

thank you for the speedy reply chaps, unfortunenty i work 7 days a week at the mo,,,,,,,,,,

Got the car in newcastle, loverly car i might ad...

IS THIS AN EASY PROB TO FIX

[strange_days_uk]

yes, check for any split or disconnected boost pipes/hoses

loose jubilee clamps etc

[needham]

ok mate thank you very much..