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Old 30-07-2011, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Moonstone Steve
I pulled the dipstick out, it has mayo on it, i stuck my nose in the header tank and it stinks of oil/fuel, both aren't normal, test over, get the spanners out

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I would still do a compression test and sniffer test but that's just me
Old 30-07-2011, 01:42 PM
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seal in the turbo?

or would it be just a breathing issue
Old 30-07-2011, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Moonstone Steve
Cheers Steve, I have next Thursday off, how you fixed for work ?

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Its my day off

Bugger, more petrol

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Old 30-07-2011, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by tabetha
moonstone steve,
I'm toying with the idea of a T4, what is the lag like though, chronic or liveable, what sort of rpm does it start boosting, I tow a 700KG caravan, with roof rack on car and boot full etc so need something tractable, thanks
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TBH m8 i think with a better mapping session it could be better, that said it starts making boost at 3.7k, it dosn't do to bad against a certain similar spec T38 car which spools up sooner and faster

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Old 30-07-2011, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by James90RS
I would still do a compression test and sniffer test but that's just me
Will see if my m8 has some gear to check it with m8.

Steve
Old 30-07-2011, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie4i
Its my day off

Bugger, more petrol

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Ha ha, will let you know if the spanners are coming out m8, if you want to come up it would be appreciated

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Old 30-07-2011, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dojj
seal in the turbo?

or would it be just a breathing issue
I have noticed its started breathing a little more than norm

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Old 30-07-2011, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Moonstone Steve
Ha ha, will let you know if the spanners are coming out m8, if you want to come up it would be appreciated

Steve
I could use the train (as its FREE) and you collect me from the station

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Old 30-07-2011, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Moonstone Steve
TBH m8 i think with a better mapping session it could be better, that said it starts making boost at 3.7k, it dosn't do to bad against a certain similar spec T38 car which spools up sooner and faster

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Which means the T38 powered one would be better for towing

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Originally Posted by cossie4i
I could use the train (as its FREE) and you collect me from the station

Steve
Yep, sounds like a plan

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Old 30-07-2011, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Moonstone Steve
Yep, sounds like a plan

Steve
I will need lots of tea and bacon butties

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Old 30-07-2011, 02:37 PM
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You best use the train steve you won't be able to afford the petrol the new argos catalogue is out
Old 30-07-2011, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony Mannock
You best use the train steve you won't be able to afford the petrol the new argos catalogue is out
I only answered the phone the other day to be told her order would be delayed from Littlewoods

I said a few choice words then went out to cool off, when i got back she had cancelled the order

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Old 30-07-2011, 02:54 PM
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she only cancelled the littlewoods order as she is excited that the new argos catalogue is out
I have just come in from town and they were insistent I should have 1
if you need the new argos catalogue steve I can go back in town and get you one for the wife as a surprise present
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Originally Posted by Tony Mannock
I have just come in from town and they were insistent I should have 1
if you need the new argos catalogue steve I can go back in town and get you one for the wife as a surprise present
I will pass on another of your generous offers thank you Tony

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Old 30-07-2011, 03:07 PM
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my x wife had a catalogue addiction
not my problem any more thank fook
I think it's something in their genes steve
the only cure that I am aware of is divorce or death lol

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Originally Posted by Tony Mannock
the only cure that I am aware of is divorce or death lol
My wife ain't happy unless she is spending (wasting) money or moaning (but not for the right reason )

Steve
Old 30-07-2011, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie4i
My wife ain't happy unless she is spending (wasting) money or moaning (but not for the right reason )

Steve
Yeah cus you don't throw money away on an old fooking Sierra do you??
Old 30-07-2011, 03:15 PM
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wives love to moan about cooking cleaning washing ironing and sucking cok
moonstone says your wife does none of the above
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Originally Posted by Tony Mannock
wives love to moan about cooking cleaning washing ironing and sucking cok
moonstone says your wife does none of the above
This is true

I have got to cook dinner this evening

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Old 30-07-2011, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by staffi
Yeah cus you don't throw money away on an old fooking Sierra do you??
I earn it, so spend how i please

I give her money, so hate seeing her waste it when i could of spent it on the 4i

Steve
Old 30-07-2011, 03:20 PM
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I heard you cook it every evening
as well as doing all the house work
steve you are a fine example of the modern man or you are just a hen pecked mug lol
Old 30-07-2011, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony Mannock
wives love to moan about cooking cleaning washing ironing and sucking cok
moonstone says your wife does none of the above
fpmsl
Old 30-07-2011, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony Mannock
I heard you cook it every evening
as well as doing all the house work
steve you are a fine example of the modern man or you are just a hen pecked mug lol

I would like to say a fine example of a modern man but i would be lying

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Originally Posted by scoooby slayer
fpmsl
Im just pleased she wont suck his either

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Old 30-07-2011, 03:23 PM
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I have nothing against wives as long as they are someone elses roflol
Old 30-07-2011, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tabetha
moonstone steve,
I'm toying with the idea of a T4, what is the lag like though, chronic or liveable, what sort of rpm does it start boosting, I tow a 700KG caravan, with roof rack on car and boot full etc so need something tractable, thanks
tabetha
my T4 spools the same as a tt38.
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Originally Posted by a rs licker
my T4 spools the same as a tt38.
Well your T4 is better than Moonstones then lol

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perhaps it's the mapping.
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Originally Posted by a rs licker
perhaps it's the mapping.
Steve says he is going to up the comp so will need a remap

Steve
Old 30-07-2011, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by a rs licker
perhaps it's the mapping.
LOL @ that
Old 31-07-2011, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by James90RS
I would still do a compression test and sniffer test but that's just me
Steve has done both of these this morning and all is ok.

At the moment he is cleaning out his breather as he hasn't done it for 4 years.

Steve
Old 31-07-2011, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie4i
My wife ain't happy unless she is spending (wasting) money or moaning (but not for the right reason )

Steve
exactly why you need seperate bank accounts even when married, so the bint can only waste her money.
Originally Posted by Tony Mannock
or you are just a hen pecked mug lol
he's married and gives her money to waste did you really need to ask which one he was??
Old 31-07-2011, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie4i
Steve has done both of these this morning and all is ok.

At the moment he is cleaning out his breather as he hasn't done it for 4 years.

Steve
Good news

I'll only charge Ł50 for saving the grief of doing the head gasket
Old 31-07-2011, 02:44 PM
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moonstone when you were advised to do a sniff test we didn't mean you do it with your nose
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Steve has cleaned the breather system out.

The tanks and pipes had a lot of sludge in them.

Before Steve cleaned them out he could see smoke puffing out of the breather pipe but now its all cleaned out its not doing it.

Lets hope its now sorted

Steve
Old 31-07-2011, 03:47 PM
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Thanks for the update Steve, fingers crossed that all is well, will just drive it around for a while and see how it goes, comp test was even across all 4, sniff test showed nothing up and like Steve has said the breather and pipework was real near the point of being blocked making it breath heavy I hope

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Old 31-07-2011, 03:58 PM
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No need to tell anybody i suggested you clean out the breather

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Old 31-07-2011, 04:04 PM
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Shut it or i will get the wife to slap you again, also get in the garage and clean your breather

Steve
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Thats good news Moonstone, cheap fix too!!


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