Recent content by zooby

Hi, I need some car guru's advice and trust your opinions- Im touring the usa, driving a cheap old $500 car which im prepared to scrap as soon as it starts to cost too much money or in 3 months time (whichever is first). I really dont want to spend much money on it, but one of the front struts...

Are there any catch can cautions to be aware of? I have rebuilt my turbo and now have a psychotic fear of doing it again. Just installed the catch can; 1. I read not to have it too close to the turbo/exhaust. Is this for heat reasons? 2. Do you put scourers/filters inside the can? I have an...

Thanks guys, good points, ill get it rectified. I like your idea tony, however, has this been done? Ive read on this forum the zd30 is a very sensitive engine. I might go back to trying to find the source of the noise (which is bloody hard as it needs to be on the dyno and the dyno spinning is...

Hey all, I think I have a crack in my EGR or exhaust (high pitch squeal while boosting). Ive heard of others with this and how it seems pretty harmless (due to no loss of power/boost). Currently planning a trip to cape york mid year, would it be dangerous to river cross with this ?EGR crack...

Finaly got it back. Turbo all fixed and sweet. The turbo place said I got in just in time, it had been very neglected. Now to get a turbo timer. Thanks for everyones help.

Thank you so much.

EGR Noise. Hi, Could it be the EGR pipe or valve making a high pitched noise while driving under load? Thank you

Thanks heaps for advice. Has been at my mechanic being investigated since. Finally got word. Turns out wastegate is broken...he said he isolated it to the turbo somehow and then G-clamped the wastegate and drove it and it didn't make the noise! He wants to fix the wastegate and recondition the...

When buying...Make sure you test drive it hard and fast. Definately hit 100km/h. I didnt give the engine a good test in the test drive and later found out once on the freeway driving it home, the turbo squealed and it is now in being looked at. If the turbo goes while driving, it destroys the...

Hello, Just bought an 06 DX with a ZD30 in it. While driving on the freeway Ive noticed a high pitch squeal from the engine. -Only with revs >2600. -Squeal comes only while im in gear and under load, and driving fast (not in neutral or with clutch pressed in), when warmed. In neutral there is no...