Turbo red glowing at cruise

[Luchitosan]

You just read my mind ...i was reading this....
http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/inde ... pic=199895

Guess what: The one of below the Intake Cam is missing on my car.

That explain one of the old problems, thats good we are moving on !

Thanks tomorrow new cam and pin ! And lets check it out...

[float_6969]

Yea, like boost_boy said, there is something up with the upper timing cover. You shouldn't be breaking CAS's like that.

[Luchitosan]

Yes, it seems extrange that the splines spinning inside the cam cause one alingment guide it's missing
I hope that end this story.

[boost_boy]

The thing is, nissan designed this timing cover so that it pefectly centers the crank angle sensor to be driven by the exhaust camshaft. If even one of those dowel pins or barrel pins are missing, the slightest misalignment will put unnecessary stress on the crank angle sensor's shaft which ultimately will lead to it's failure.

[Luchitosan]

A little update...

I just do some test and changes this weekend and run like charm...Dee was very VERY CLOSE in his diagnosis
Let me clearly identify which was the problem or problems this week and let you know !

Sorry I could not do before because I was working

[Luchitosan]

Good News Problem Solved !

Problem identified. Your engine is running lean; very lean. It is not your turbo or manifold or a restricted exhaust. Either your injectors are clogged or your pump is insufficient or performing poorly. Definitely a fueling issue and I can tell by looking at the exhaust ports of your turbo manifold.

Fuel issue YES, but not lean, thats why don´t blow the engine

The thing is the FPR GAUGE IS CLOGGED (fabrication failure or insuficient scale to 50 psi)
shows 36 psi but god knows how much fuel where deliver ( but much more than need it)

The gauge

DSC02840 por Luchitosan, en Flickr

The symptoms:
- Some cilynder start to fail at idle (now in know that began to foul spark plugs)
- Raw gasoline smell from exhaust
- When advance the timming works better and runs like hell from 4k rpm
- Spending more gas
- AFR gauge shows 17 to 19,5 at idle (lean) (cause the excesive gas cooled the O2 Sensor)
- Propp-pouuf sounds from the exhaust when drop the acelerate pedal.
- Turn fully open or closed the FPR needle hardly varied
I know that sound stupid now but never imagine the gauge could fail
be amateur and a $40 gauge can ruin the engine.

Solution buy a correct new gauge set up the FRP and READY !
Now cruises perfect in exhaust and manifold shows 14 or 15 AFR, thats ok i guess for stock ECU.
Thanks you guys, i can post a video of the car running i'm happy again !

Luchitosan

[float_6969]

I'm glad to hear you got it figured out!

[boost_boy]

And that's one of the reason what we are here, to help one another. We may not have all the answers, but I'm pretty sure that whatever situation you guys come across, one of us (3) moderators or someone on this forum have dealt with it or have experience with it. We too have our own issues as well, but we'll talk about those as we see fit...lol.

[Spawn_CA18]

what a problem huh LOL

im glad you figured it out bro .

from a glowing ex mani to $40 fuel pres gauge.


cheers

[Luchitosan]

Thanks you Spawn , i'm glad too, almost wasted 4 years of money and work for something simple.
My dad always say: Started to look for the most simple/ridiculous to the more complicated !

i need to go on to other mods on the car so we stay in touch...

A present for japan lovers from this weekend...

My dad's Diamante Fwd V6

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My toy

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My friend Javier takin' pictures

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LuchitoSan

[float_6969]

damnit, where's the like button!