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Well first time modding a ford, as opposed to Jap imports, so most likely will take it to a tuner and they will know the best bang for my buck.. I think I will call insurance when I get a chance, without quoting my policy number of course. Ive heard there isn't much point increasing boost and getting dyno'd unless you have aftermarket exhaust, is it not necessary to get it through to turbo all the way?

Hello all again. Ive looked for this on the forums for a while but haven't seen anything on it. so simple question will solve all I'm about to drop a few thou' on my BA turbo, amongst the mods will be extractors, and turbo back exhaust. I want an external wastegate, but due to emission standards, here apparently illegal. So... Say I get one anyway.. and *knock on wood* I had an accident and had to claim on insurance. Even though an external wastegate has nothing to do with safety, and road worthiness of the vehicle, could they potentially reject my claim due to an illegal part? and if this is the case, my BOV (I've heard illegal in WA also?) is also a reason for my insurance company to void the claim? I've heard mixed opinions on this so thought I'd ask some more trustworthy folk. Thanks in advance Callum

I pulled ICC out just enough to check plugs at bottom of the unit, and gave up after that and put it back in the shop. Been in for a few hours, and have it back now. They wouldn't say specifically what they did, but apparently "all fixed" free of course. Since it only happens occasionally ill have to wait and see. Thanks =)

Hey guys A couple days ago I took my car to the auto sparky for a quick install of my gauges, as I decided pulling the ICC out was too stressful for me. they completed the job fairly quick and no worries, but as soon as I left the auto sparky a problem started Driving along, doesnt matter if im accelerating, cornering or just sitting at the lights, the ICC would just turn off, come up with "security code error" then reset and back to normal with reset clock etc. I took it back to them that afternoon and they pulled it apart and said they couldnt find anything wrong with it and I said I'd wait the weekend. Here I am on Tuesday, and as driving home yesterday I had two occurrences of the ICC turning completely off, the Ignition turning off (dash lights all turn on like ive just started it and slowly turn off) and roll like that for a good couple of seconds, and to the auto sparky it sounds like im trying to get my BA mk2 manual fixed for a earlier problem for free, but this never happened until they f***** with it. so, down to the question.. is there anything in the process of pulling the ICC out, and wiring up boost and oil pressure, that they could have loosened anything that would mess with ignition and ICC power? so I have a bit of knowledge for the subject when I take it back in today a bit more upset on the subject. Thanks heaps guys in advance

That doesn't sound too bad. I think I would rather they don't work at all, so it could be easier fixed, instead of it happening again some random night while hours from my house. at least ill know what to jiggle when it all turns pear shaped.

Good idea, will do that now for both. hoping my warranty covers electrics like this.. I was giving it a bit of a thrash when it cut out, so maybe the corners and accelerating wiggled something. for now all is good thanks

Up this morning with multimeter to have a look, and they work again? after reading some other posts Its got me a bit worried thinking this may happen frequently. and wont be able to tell my tail lights are off.. least they are going now!

Hello all, here with the worst of all, an electrics problem.. (hopefully simple) I was out driving the ba turbo with my mate tonight who yesterday picked up his new ba turbo as well, so up to kings park Perth and back was simple enough. All was fine until I went to leave, and my tail lights, and fog lights wont turn on. Brake lights work, headlights and high beams work, indicators work, just no tail lights, or fog lights. Naturally once home I got out the manual and pulled tail lights fuse, and its fine. Pulled fog lights fuse in engine box, that's fine too. If it were just tail, or fogs I would be thinking the relay, but for both of them, to stop working at the same time with different relays confuses me? or just unlucky? any ideas, or into the shop....? Thanks!

^^^ Agree ^^ Up where I worked (until my late notice resignation in January) in Construction of Jimblebar mine in Newman. They were constantly after diesel mechanics. -I'm a Sparky. Worked a year at Jimblebar mine and now in the process of transferring to Wheatstone in Onslow. Medicals, drug tests, inductions etc... Its painful

Went to dealer today. They were good about it. Getting towed tomorrow back to workshop... again... at least they will cover the costs for me. and they will look at rear end clunk again since that hasn't been fixed from last time. Thanks for the help! :newrussian:

Ok... After a 20 min drive to get dinner, and letting my car sit for 3 hours or so. I was heading out to take my mate home and..... clutch wont engage at all. Foot to the floor, all the way down. wont go into any gear. Now stuck in the driveway. have to get it towed tomorrow... even though 3 month warranty from dealer says they don't cover anything to do with clutch, will consumers guarantee act make them fix it? since Ive owned it less than 3 weeks...? So slave? only thing confusing me is how I still have a full fluid reservoir if there is a hydraulic leak. unless air in the hydraulics? Thank you all for helping me out on here, feels I'm on here every second day with a new problem. This is the most expensive car Ive brought, and didn't expect it to come with so many problems within the first few weeks!

Nice and simple. will do, and update how it goes :newrussian:

No fluid on the ground. none leaking from master cylinder. No leaks from reservoir or anywhere on from there I can see. Ralph, held clutch for a while just then and no change, doesn't move and still grips about 15-20mm from floor. enough that if the floor mat slips up behind clutch (a lot when driving) cant change. It seems clutch has no slip, grips well, cant find any leaks, Just rite to the floor. It wasn't like that 3 weeks ago

Thanks Matt Ill get that looked at when in the shop Wednesday. Calmed me down a bit now I'm not thinking new clutch.

Yep still standard. clutch has felt the same since I got it. but only been driving it 2 weeks. Just checked warranty, only cover for pressure plate So the clutch may be alright since there is no slip? It feels like from foot to floor, it grips until about 3/4 way out then just slop after that