Paul R Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Hi, I'm not sure what happened today with my car, but I think I hit fuel cut. I was in 3rd/4th - cant remember which with both turbo's on line. I looked at the boost guage and noticed that it was reading just over 1bar!! I've never seen it go above 0.9 bar even in cold weather before. I also noticed that it did get to 0.9 bar as normal, but seem to judder slightly and then goto the 1 bar mark. Then all of the sudden there was a jolt, no acceleration (felt like the brakes had been slammed on!) and the orange engine light came on. I had a service at the weekend at CW's. I'm wondering if he has tightened any hoses up to give me the extra boost or something? I have one cat out and an RSR exhaust, HKS FMIC, oil cooler etc. So I would expect to make slighlt more boost than stock. Any ideas? Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 I did tighten up several loose hose clamps, another thing I didn't charge you for... It wasn't a service, it was an oil and filter change with a few additional things I spotted. There was also a lot of play in the throttle cable, maybe it wasn't getting full throttle before. It will also be faster without its door mirror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_doo_do Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Paul, Mine use to do this when i first had it... Use to only be when i was flat out and then the car seems to kinda shut down for a second with the warning light coming on. - I'm pretty sure its fuel cut, but i'm sure someone will be along shortly to give us the details "It will also be faster without its door mirror :p" - Lol.... - U know f its fixable yet ? Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 Originally posted by Chris Wilson I did tighten up several loose hose clamps, another thing I didn't charge you for... It wasn't a service, it was an oil and filter change with a few additional things I spotted. There was also a lot of play in the throttle cable, maybe it wasn't getting full throttle before. It will also be faster without its door mirror All these freebies aye! What alucky chap I am! And I still owe you 7 quid too!! I'll be booking her in to have the cat removed and an FCD next month! Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 Originally posted by scooby_doo_do Paul, Mine use to do this when i first had it... Use to only be when i was flat out and then the car seems to kinda shut down for a second with the warning light coming on. - I'm pretty sure its fuel cut, but i'm sure someone will be along shortly to give us the details "It will also be faster without its door mirror :p" - Lol.... - U know f its fixable yet ? Craig. It's definately fuel cut matey, I was just trying to work out why it did it last night when it's never done it before! Dude has fixed my wing mirror, it's on its way back to me as we speak! should have it tomorrow! Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Mines done this a couple of times, right near the end of the rev range. I noticed my car seemed alot better when i changed my vac hoses for the Hose Techniques ones, must of had a slight leak maybe. Wish Chris Wilson lived near me, not want to move up north? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 He is up north! lol Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_doo_do Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Right thats it.... Chris you've got to move south...... Come on... Lots of supra's waiting for you... Don't worry about Paul... He'll be just fine Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 I have moved southwards once already. Next southerly move will be the Antipodes, I'd have gone years ago if it wasn't for my stick in the mud missus... Would half a dozen free range eggs with every service tempt you up here.... ? Thought not, worth a try though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 I'm there..... Oh, I forgot, I come to you anyway!! Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Originally posted by Chris Wilson Would half a dozen free range eggs with every service tempt you up here.... ? Thought not, worth a try though Oh yes, I can see that, the "I'm coming home from Chris Wilson's with a sorted Supra" driving style married with six eggs in the boot - you got a dry cleaning service now as well? -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_doo_do Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Chicken eggs...... phh... I want the Emu eggs..... They'd make a great omlette ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Originally posted by scooby_doo_do Chicken eggs...... phh... I want the Emu eggs..... They'd make a great omlette ! Well, he's been sat well over a month now, so if you fancy shifting him you can have them... I don't think I'll be disturbing the old boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Chris lives up north? I live in Newcastle up in the North East, how far is this from me? Quite a distance i think, not far enough up north!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 I think that whitchurch is about 160 miles from Newcastle. But the main thing is that he is only about 12 miles from my house!! Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_doo_do Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Thats so not Fair.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 Sounds fair to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_doo_do Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Stop replying so quick..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Nice one, not that far from me Chris, how much would you charge for my next service instead of going to toyota? Also, would i be able to drop the car off on the morning, and pick it up later on the same day? I'd bring my own oils etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Originally posted by Paul Laing Chris lives up north? I live in Newcastle up in the North East, how far is this from me? Quite a distance i think, not far enough up north!!!! About 170 miles, not that far. The wife did an 85 mile each way journey to work for 18 months from here 5 days a week, and the Yanks will go 100 miles for a decent meal... Can't see the point in having an autobahn stormer like a MKIV and be worried over a 360 miloe journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Bring your own oils et cetera? What's "et cetera" comprise of then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 100 Miles for a decent meal, hahahaha thats true! Crazy Yanks! How much would a service be mate, if i had my own oils/fluids or do you prefer to use your own? All this time i thought you lived about 4+ hours away!!! 170 miles is only about 2 1/2 hours away. don't move! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Cambelt Plugs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Originally posted by Paul Laing 100 Miles for a decent meal, hahahaha thats true! Crazy Yanks! How much would a service be mate, if i had my own oils/fluids or do you prefer to use your own? All this time i thought you lived about 4+ hours away!!! 170 miles is only about 2 1/2 hours away. don't move! Paul To continue the meal analogy it's a bit like waking into a restaurant and telling the chef you've brought your own ingredients. I doubt Toyota would be too chuffed either. I have to make a butty you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 No problem mate, i'm sure your oils and stuff would be better anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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