Originally Posted by
Roland the Wolf
Hi to you Cuppa & Bigcol. Thanks so much for your replies. What a great forum. Cuppa, I actually removed the Lift-pump blocked off the filter "IN" and connected a vacuum pump with gauge to the filter "OUT". Noted that the vacuum slowly leaked away. Hence my suspicion re the lift-pump. Interesting though your mentioning of the fuel line from tank to filter. Definitely no leaks visible. I have looked suspiciously at the rubber hoses attached to either end of the tank-to-filter fuel line, but as I said NO visible leaks. Have also thought of the one-way valve, but I often consider the fact that if the manufacturer did not fit it, hence it should not be required.
So if the lift-pump does not cure my problem, I will have to give the fuel line closer attention. Shall see.
Bigcol, yes, well it looks like a factory turbo, all appears to look very original. Now Im learning here Bigcol, is the BOOST, the pressure out from the turbo into the manifold ? I assume so. would really like a picture of under the bonnet if possible, like my car (1999 NA) I fitted a factory turbo
yes your Boost is the air pressure created by the turbo and feed into the inlet
I take it, the EGT is the exhaust gas temp at the exhaust manifold.usually fitted post Turbo, but some are fitted pre-turbo rare, but it happens sometimes
I hear some 4x4 people have a BOOST,EGT and other gauges fitted to enable monitoring what the turbo does. I think that sounds like a good idea, if I fitted some gauges to my beast. I work on the theory of "Pre warned is Prepared", I have Boost, EGT, Oil pressure, Water Temp, both batteries, cabin temp, under bonnet temp and Amps
What are some necessary readings to keep monitoring. I commonly hear BOOST reading and exhaust temperature. my turbo is set to 8lbs boost (factory setting)
at 100km per hour I have 5lbs boost and 250* EGT when NOT towing. When towing I have 8lbs boost and 300* EGT, going up hills it will sometimes reach 400-450*. never ever let it run up to 500-550* for too long - that will kill the bearings in the turbo
Can you give me leg-up here, as to where the gauges are connected to get the various readings. boost gauge is fitted just before the inlet, EGT probe is post turbo (after the turbo)
Now re the intercooler, I take your suggestion on board, thank you. There are different types of intercoolers are there not? Which one is the better? If Im going to go to the trouble of fitting one, I may as well fit a gem.
this can, and does open a can of worms..........
some have brought the Crosscountry Intercoolers and are happy with them - I cannot see the value of the cost V's the gain - around $2500 delivered (eventually, apparently, 14 weeks is the longest I have heard of someone waiting for theirs)
I have the Factory standard Intercooler off a 2006 - it works, I'm happy - and was cheaper than the cross country
Anyhow, thanks again for all of your interests and assistance with my dilemma.
Will keep you all posted with my progress.
hopefully I have been able to help you
Roland the WOLF 19/8/2015
