Turbone

My IC piping from the TD04 has been a nightmare. Because its pointing directly at the TB I have less than 2in between the turbo and TB. Not easy getting a hose to fit in there. I'm seriously contemplating clocking the turbo up more to have added clearance. But then I need to re-route the top coolant line and some other stuff in the way. Its always something. I'll get some pics tomorrow and post them.

Need more info on the car to help diagnose. Is it a 5spd with dual range? Has it had a tune up recently? Fuel filter new?

Well, my TD04/WRX IC/Spider swap is running. Altho its not idling well. Due to a vacuum leak, which I believe its coming from my block vent hose. And its buried :-\ So in the next few days, or weeks, I'll try and get to it. Once its up to about 2500rpms, its fine. Now on to the next project.......rear wheel bearing

I'll talk to her about it. But a lunch/brunch and a cruise sounds like a good idea.

Some of you are trying to over-analyze this. And everyone needs to read the OP's posts carefully. Its a RX with 4 wheel disc brakes and 13" tires. It has new pads on the front, unknown on the rear (TAKE NOTE). Brake fluid has been replaced and of course, brakes bled. The HH has been disconnected. He has brake fade. The brake lock up is common for cars without ABS. Since he just put new pads on the front and doesnt know the condition of the rears, this could be the biggest reason of lock up in the front. The brake fade is most likely due to a weak MC. Install new rear brake pads and change out the MC for the Lego.

I will be her chauffeur while she is here (and chaperon) Set up a time and place and we will try and make it.

Guys, your cluttering up the thread. Take it to PM's please.

Its not coming from it, its being sucked in. The oil is most likely coming from the turbo, which means the seal is bad. Was ther alot of oil in the throttle body and plenum also?

You may have residual oil in the exhaust system. Let it run for a while to see if it goes away. If not, the oil seal in the turbo is bad. Is this a AT? If so, it could be sucking ATF up from the modulator and into the intake. Edit... N/M on the AT question, I see its a 5spd.

No, he's pretty much correct. Finding Enkei centercaps is like searching for the Holy Grail. If you can find a way to get some made, go for it.

Yeah Gary, thats exactly what I did. I used a little jewelers screwdriver to stick down alongside the pins, then pulled hard. They came out with no problem. So the few plugs I needed to swap are basically original (XT). But I was dreading having to re-pin the main connectors like a few have done. 20+ wires per plug:-\ I think I've fought more with the PCV stuff than the wiring, lol. Now heres something I just thought of concerning my turbo piping. You know what happens with a water hose when you pinch it? The velocity becomes greater. I dont think the actual pressure changes, just the speed it comes out. Now with the hose that I have coming off the turbo, its got a pinch in it. Maybe around 30%. I'm wondering if this will restrict the flow, increasing the velocity. Or will it do the oppisite?

My 89.5 must be a different animal then :-\ The TPS had 2 plugs. The main had 2 wires and the other had 3. But this is what I did....... I swapped harness's. I removed the XT-T harness and installed the RX harness. I had to change the knock sensor plug, the IAC plug, of course the TPS plug. I have one wire left over on the TPS. I have to look at my FSM, but it doesnt cover the 89.5, only 88. I also have no EGR on my engine, so I have to block of the plate on the intake. Oh, and another thing. The waterheater for the TB. The XT-T gets it from the tube off the heater hose from the WP. I didnt get that and I am NOT pulling the intake off to replace it right now. Its summer and I wont need it (I hope). So in all, the harness swap was pretty quick, took me about a hour to remove both and install the other. And its all in the back, unseen. But OMG, the hoses were a PITA to route. I'll try and get a pic tomorrow when theres more light. I had to relocate the IAC. There was no way to get hoses to it, as it was under the intake and in front of the turbo. I have less than 2in between the turbo outlet and the AAC on the TB. This looked like it was going to be a major problem, but I have some hoses from a Daytona with nylon webbing and its flexible(thnx Qman). If theres a problem with air flow, I will have to see about clocking it some. UPS dropped off my LUK clutch today, so I need to prep my flywheel and do a few odds and ends on the intake then its all going back in. Then I get to tackle the rear wheel bearing

That could be arranged :-p

You can ride down with my clan. I'm sure there will be a spare seat. Especially with 3 cars going down

I think thats great....if you have a co-pilot :-p My setup.

Absolutely, without hesitation.

I have 5 - 2in holes in the bottom of my air box

No, got to many other things to get ready for the Show. I'm not the one with a digidash :-p

Your right about that. But finding one and paying for it are a different story. I'm bumping this up because I'm about to install the spider intake. And of course, I've encountered a problem with the wiring. It seems that my 89.5 RX has different plugs. One is the same, but it the pinouts are different. Meaning the wires dont match the plugs when hooked up. And the other plug is completely different. The XT plug is flat and mine is round. I'm thinking of cutting the one of my old intake and using it on the spider wiring, that way I can keep the RX wiring stock (in case I need to go back). I could sure use your input Russ. How can I bribe you to come over on your day off? :-p Or has anyone else encountered theis on their swaps? I was doing some research and now remember that I need to get the pitch stopper and throttle cable from the XT also. Which isnt a problem, I know where its at

I've bought 3 rads from the Barn, all at the same time. They actually called me to make sure of the order. The Double row one in my RX is doing great, I have had no leaks or cooling issues in almost 20K. The one in my Hatch is also doing great, wish I could put one on my PS As far as I know, the 3rd one is still going, in my 86 GL-ao Turbo Wagon.

The heck with pics. I want to see it in person! Bring it to the Show man

Well, whatever works. If you want to come on down, I wont hold you back! That will give me more time to work on stuff here. I just got another iron thrown on the fire. The Mitsu Galant VR4 I worked on last year is back :-\ It has a electrical problems under the dash

Crikey! That sucks :-\ If you were closer, you could buy mine.

Ahhh, ok. Never used it, I dont have a clue, sorry :-\

I would assume its just like any other diff. Fill it to the bottom of the filler hole.