Kato1290 Member 35 Member For: 7y 2m 9d Posted 16/02/17 06:57 AM Share Posted 16/02/17 06:57 AM Hi everyone just picked up a 2003 ute couple days ago, got it cheap I love the car but she has a problem, I know its a long shot without anyone looking at it but thought id try my luck to see if anyone has any ideas as to what it may be. So basically the car starts breaking down really bad (spluttering) at approx 3200rpm, possibly at the full boost point, it runs good in usual driving conditions and when it starts to load up it also fine but as soon as it hits that point runs like sh*t. As far as I know it has one of them eBay turbos on it made in taiwan around $1200 mark + turbo smart bov other than that stock I think. Any ideas as to where to start looking or what it may be would be very much appreciated, also what is the best place to take it on the Gold Coast. I know Hi torque put out a lot of good cars but never dealt with them. Thanks in advance fellas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,303 Member For: 16y 15d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 16/02/17 06:59 AM Share Posted 16/02/17 06:59 AM replace the coils, imho. Sounds like a coil problem. is it tuned and/or does it have a boost gauge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato1290 Member 35 Member For: 7y 2m 9d Posted 16/02/17 07:04 AM Author Share Posted 16/02/17 07:04 AM I have no idea whats been done to it mate, it came with a boost gauge apparently never been installed, when I was cleaning it I found a blue rubber hose hanging down from under the glove box and thought maybe it had something to do with a boost gauge or something but fiik !! If it was the coils would it runs fine at lower rpms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,128 Member For: 9y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 16/02/17 07:04 AM Share Posted 16/02/17 07:04 AM If it has a different turbo with a different actuator then it could be hitting the boost cut if it's not tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masda74 To Loud Gold Donating Members 4,112 Member For: 12y 4m 25d Gender: Male Location: WA, Perth Posted 16/02/17 07:06 AM Share Posted 16/02/17 07:06 AM do you have an xcal 3 or xcal 4 in the car somewhere? Mybe it was tuned with HP Tuners. May be best to contact previous owner and find out if it was ever tuned. If it was never tuned, then there is your problem..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato1290 Member 35 Member For: 7y 2m 9d Posted 16/02/17 07:10 AM Author Share Posted 16/02/17 07:10 AM Nah theres nothing like that in there and as far as the previous owner I don't think he had any idea about the car as he didn't have it long!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masda74 To Loud Gold Donating Members 4,112 Member For: 12y 4m 25d Gender: Male Location: WA, Perth Posted 16/02/17 07:14 AM Share Posted 16/02/17 07:14 AM in that case, I would say that it would be best to take the car to a recommended Tuna in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato1290 Member 35 Member For: 7y 2m 9d Posted 16/02/17 07:17 AM Author Share Posted 16/02/17 07:17 AM Yeah ok, what should I expect to pay for a tune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masda74 To Loud Gold Donating Members 4,112 Member For: 12y 4m 25d Gender: Male Location: WA, Perth Posted 16/02/17 07:21 AM Share Posted 16/02/17 07:21 AM I was suggesting to go to a tuna to get it looked at first. It could be that it has been tuned already and you won't need to tune it. Only the tuna could tell you how much the fish is gonna cost.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,128 Member For: 9y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 16/02/17 07:29 AM Share Posted 16/02/17 07:29 AM That's what I would do in this situation. Take it to a reputable tuner and get them to diagnose and after discussing price, fix the issue. A tuner will know a hell of a lot more about this issue than a regular mechanic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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