2003 3lt st down on power and engine light on

[Ben81C]

I got a quote today $180 fitted, Good luck with yours. Ben

[Ben81C]

Thank you very much for the info, I have decided to book it in and have a full diagnostic (just in case) on it but i think/ hope its the maf. If this is the problem i am getting the MAF replaced and a catch can fitted. I will Do the rest to complete NADS asap (thanks for that info as well) . The intercooler i will have a crack at myself thanks to your guidance. I was told the gauges were not necessary but to hell with that im fitting the lot. I will ask about price on DAWES valve and needle, but that and the gauges may have to wait until next pay. I have also heard a turbo timer is a good thing in preventing hot shutdowns. Again this will have to wait but not bloody long that's for sure.
Thank you very much Paul you champion!!!!!
Ben.

[Ben81C]

Thank you all for the guidance and advice, as i said i am mechanically not gifted. I am learning, but with the horror stories i have heard about these motors im going to leave this to the pro's. I think bullet proofing my pride and joy, and knowing it has been done right is money well spent. Thank you all.
Ben

[45/70]

Glad to be of help Ben.
Here is a link that will help you fit and set up your Dawes and needle valves. No chit mate it isnt that hard to do.
The only part I needed help with was welding the nut to the intercooler pipe to except the t piece. I got it done at local exhaust shop for $10.

http://www.chaz.yellowfoot.org/Manua...Controller.htm

Dont worry about turbo timer, just go off your EGT gauge temp.

Good luck and let me know how you get on.

Cheers.

Paul.

[Ben81C]

It was the MAF, i had it scanned and within seconds it was confirmed. I got a replacement for $130 and fitted it inside of 5mins. Light out and goldie is going hard again. I also did the air and fuel filters and fitted the catch can. I had a little help there, mechanic mate couldn't help himself. He is also going to make up an EGR blockerer to fit under the the manifold on the pipe that sends the exhaust back around so if any inspectors should want a closer look it will look as it should. Thank you all for the advise, spot on it was to. Good work
If you need to check yours you can use a multimeter, they should draw 1 volt or very close to it. Mine was showing .03- .04 on a multimeter. Or just pay for the scan to be sure. If you ask really nicely you can get a nice mechanic to do the scan cheap and just give you the fault code, the bloke that scanned mine did it for $50. I was quoted $250 from another shop for the same privilege Champion!!!
Ben

[45/70]

Glad all went well ben.
Just remember that if you are not fitting a manual boost controller you will need to go back half a turn on your VNT adjustment when you block your EGR.

[Ben81C]

i might wait until i can get the boost controller then. I will talk to my mate though he is a mechanic and used to work with Subaru so he should know about that stuff. I am not confident enough to play with the turbo or boost pressures and the like. I leave it to the pro's

[boots]

Hi Ben , just thought you should know that the original nissan intercoolers have a poor reputation for leaking . they seem to go where the end tanks are clamped to the core . so it may pay to inspect yours for oil residue and dirt around the outside if your removing it to clean. chances are ... ???

[holden4th]

It was the MAF, i had it scanned and within seconds it was confirmed. I got a replacement for $130 and fitted it inside of 5mins. Light out and goldie is going hard again. I also did the air and fuel filters and fitted the catch can. I had a little help there, mechanic mate couldn't help himself. He is also going to make up an EGR blockerer to fit under the the manifold on the pipe that sends the exhaust back around so if any inspectors should want a closer look it will look as it should. Thank you all for the advise, spot on it was to. Good work
If you need to check yours you can use a multimeter, they should draw 1 volt or very close to it. Mine was showing .03- .04 on a multimeter. Or just pay for the scan to be sure. If you ask really nicely you can get a nice mechanic to do the scan cheap and just give you the fault code, the bloke that scanned mine did it for $50. I was quoted $250 from another shop for the same privilege Champion!!!
Ben

I have exactly the same issue (strangled is a great description). Where did you get the new MAF sensor for $130 as I'll do this asap.

[Morton]

is the MAF also known as an Air Flow Meter?