STUMACG60

Hi Peeps Need some advice from a G60 expert!!! Bought a G60 recently(another thread) Ive had low boost on MFA, 500 @ idle and 1450-1500 at 6K. Well Ive spent a few hours going over the motor for obvious leaks and faults to no real success to be honest until today. The motor is fitted with the Rallye U bend and FMIC, I noticed some oil residue at the charger mounting point next to the oil dipstick and could feel a positive airflow. I found that the Rallye U bend had been misfitted, It was wedged between a spacer for the mounting bracket (next to dipstick)which prevented it fitting flush,Anyway spacer correctly located and U bend refitted and tightened. Retried and it seemed to have cured the leak. :D Unfortunetly found another leak at the joining hose from the U bend and the FMIC, removed the headlight etc for access and removed the hose for a further inspection. No holes or damage apparent so refitted it and tested it. Again a flow could be felt after the jubilee clip. :( I am now thinking of taking the Rallye U bend off to check it fits flush all around the Charger outlet and possibly replace the ajoining hose from the U bend to FMIC as the Jubilee Clip has left a deep recess in it. Sorry about the long winded approach just trying to explain the whole situation!!! 1. What sealant can be used to reseal the U-bend to Charger(going to the local Chavfords (Halfords) tomorrow. I guess its got to be High Temp? 2. How easy is it to remove the U-bend? What other things have to come out to gain access? I noticed Two Allen bolts hold U-bend on, FWD one is a nightmare to access and get anything on because of the fan? 3.Finally!!! Is there a Samco or equivalent available to replace the U-bend to FMIC only. I dont want to buy a full Boost kit if I can help it. Thanks peeps all advice welcome. :?

Hi Thanks for the advice, Today while checking the recirc blow off from the throttle body I noticed that the rubber hose coming from the ISV was perched on the exhaust manifold and happily melting away!!! Its been like this for some time as its burnt completely through it in several places :( . Could someone tell me where it should attach on the throttlebody/inlet manifold. Tried looking but the engne is still fecking hot from earlier and cant get near it to look. Thanks Stu

Cheers Flusted, Thanks for the advice mate, Gonna give it a thorough service then book it into G-werks for a health check/charger recon if needed!!! My missus has an a3 1.8T standard and it wasn`t as quick in top from 50-90 in top gear as her`s she pulled away slightly and I know that hers has a blowing exhaust. Its a bit of a travel down to G-werks, so may as well get the chip and pulley as well for the hassle:D and make the journey worth while. Looking forward to the journey home!!! Cheers Stu

Cheers Flusted, Thanks for the advice mate, Gonna give it a thorough service then book it into G-werks for a health check/charger recon if needed!!! My missus has an a3 1.8T standard and it wasn`t as quick in top from 50-90 in top gear as her`s she pulled away slightly and I know that hers has a blowing exhaust. Its a bit of a travel down to G-werks, so may as well get the chip and pulley as well for the hassle:D and make the journey worth while. Looking forward to the journey home!!! Cheers Stu

Thanks guys, Started at 550 and went down to between 450-500 within 30 secs of starting!!! Its got a FMIC and Rallye U bend, dont think it has had the head flowed. I believe this is a previous forum members car Dave (M3 Evo). I bought it of a guy called Alex, he didn`t own it long at all. The flow from the throttlebody recirc is quite a lot, more than I would have expected. Although I am no G60 expert!!! Cheers Stu

Cheers Jonny, Mine`s is doing it ALL the time, naturally more on higher revs. Could it be something stuck open. The charger was recon + stg 4 20k ago by JMR didnt think it was low due to charger being knacked!!! Any advice fella`s? Cheers guys Stu

Hi New to G60 rado ownership. The motor has had the recirc system removed in favour of the charger blanking cap and cam cover breather filter fitted by the previous owner(s). I noticed that on the throttle body there has been a hose cut off (positioned at the rear pointing down) and is spilling a large volume of air. I presume this is the recirc supply when fitted and is fine venting to atmosphere?? The engine is showing a low boost at 1450-1500 max when testing and I am looking at getting a health check done with possibilities leading to charger reconditioning. Just wanting o check that the throttlebody hose isnt related to this in some way. Thanks Stu