Getting back on the road - Page 2

TonyS9 · Aug 1st, 2018, 17:33

Has it been run on overboost? Although even standard boost can push a little out out.

The PVC really needs a check valve to protect against the boost dump pressuring the crank case. Any weak seals will be much worse with this problem.

Give it a good clean anyway, then the leak location will be more obvious. Get some bottle cleaners and engine degreaser.

My overboosted engine was leaking from every seal on the track, a check valve has cleaned it up nicely.

James_N · Aug 1st, 2018, 19:18

Car is totally standard. I wouldn't mind a 15g turbo on it but its not a straight bolt on and I'm not sure what I'm doing so its totally stock so I know I don't need silicon hoses but I think they set the engine bay off nicely. I do love the Do88 stuff but its expensive but I guess you get what you pay for.

I've given the engine a good degreasing with neat gunk green and its come up nicely. Could probably do with another going over to catch the bits I missed but I'll do that soon enough. MOT is next week hopefully so hoping for not much wrong!

In reality I'd be happy with more boost on the 13c as I don't thrash it but a little extra grunt would be nice for sure! But I want to keep it reliable and looking good first and foremost

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James_N VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:52 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	Car is totally standard. I wouldn't mind a 15g turbo on it but its not a straight bolt on and I'm not sure what I'm doing so its totally stock so I know I don't need silicon hoses but I think they set the engine bay off nicely. I do love the Do88 stuff but its expensive but I guess you get what you pay for. I've given the engine a good degreasing with neat gunk green and its come up nicely. Could probably do with another going over to catch the bits I missed but I'll do that soon enough. MOT is next week hopefully so hoping for not much wrong! In reality I'd be happy with more boost on the 13c as I don't thrash it but a little extra grunt would be nice for sure! But I want to keep it reliable and looking good first and foremost __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

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TonyS9 Premier Member Last Online: May 19th, 2024 20:22 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holywood	Has it been run on overboost? Although even standard boost can push a little out out. The PVC really needs a check valve to protect against the boost dump pressuring the crank case. Any weak seals will be much worse with this problem. Give it a good clean anyway, then the leak location will be more obvious. Get some bottle cleaners and engine degreaser. My overboosted engine was leaking from every seal on the track, a check valve has cleaned it up nicely.

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