pwoens Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I just came across this website and browsed it and I have to say this site ROCKS!!! I dig the layout and it appears you have a bunch of excellent resources that can provide answers to any question:cool: I have an 88 GL10 wagon 4wd. Its got 270,000 miles on it but still runs really well....although she does have her little idiosyncrasies (SP??). My first question is this: The car cuts out a little when I really get on the gas or its under a load going up a hill. Its nothing too serious and I havent checked the simple things yet like plugs, wires, cap/rotor, ect.. I got the car for free and the turbo was just rebuilt so I dont think it is the turbo but I no nothing about turbos so ?? My cousin said that his subaru did the same thing and it was cause the fuel lines were getting too warm??? Any ideas?? Thanks, patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Maybe its the fuel cut off kicknig in? You can only boost so much before the computer starts cutting fuel supply. Someone before you might have tried turning up the boost a little and now when you get on the gas hard you hit the fuel cut off. Just a guess Any other symtoms ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwoens Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 Maybe its the fuel cut off kicknig in? You can only boost so much before the computer starts cutting fuel supply. Someone before you might have tried turning up the boost a little and now when you get on the gas hard you hit the fuel cut off. Just a guess Any other symtoms ? Hey Morgan...no not really any other symptons that I can think of. Just cuts out a little under heavy gas or a load, at idle or when accelerating normal it doesnt seem to do it?? So, dumb question, how do I turn the boost down a notch?? Thanks for the reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Welcome to the board! I'd do a basic tune up first and then you'll know where your starting from. It's been my experience that a tune cures most everything! Cap, wires, plugs, filters.... Good luck Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGodfada Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Yeah I have to agree about the tune up. For less than $100 bucks you can pick up everything you need to do a first rate tune up. My wagon is the same model without the Turbo and I noticed a huge difference with just the new Plugs and cap and rotor. Shaun...DaGodfada:brow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I'm no turbo expert but I belive you modify the waste gate so that it opens sooner and bleeds off boost sooner. How? Dunno... maybe someone can weight in on that. Great suggestions above. Start with a tune up. Also try some premium gas. I would honestly run premium (read: higher octane) all the time with a turbo engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMeatWagon Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Yeah same here. Premium is the way to go with turbos from what ive always been told and it seems to be true. Oh and when you tune up do everything at once... that way you get all the kick out of it... amazing something so minor can totally change your car. GOODLUCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondasucks Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Next time it's cutting out like that, turn down the radio and listen to the engine. Do you hear a light metallic rattling type noise that goes away when you back off the throttle? If so, the engine is pinging, and with that amount of mileage it's probably due to carbon buildup. A bottle of seafoam into the PCV works wonders. Oil Can Henry's offers a "fuel system clean" for like $40 that seems to work fairly well. The "cutting out" you feel is the knock control system retarding the timing. Another possibility is that the timing is off, it should be 20 degrees BTDC at 800 RPM (manual) or 700 RPM (automatic) with the green test connectors plugged in. (Some models have them under the dash, some have them under the hood, next to the driver's side strut tower, where the wiring harness comes out of the firewall). Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwoens Posted September 16, 2004 Author Share Posted September 16, 2004 Thanks for the input everyone. I picked up plugs, gapped them at 40, wires, and cap/rotor yesterday. Installed them and it runs like a champ now. 40 bucks in parts from my buddy at Napa and the sub runs like new. Thanks again for the input. This PVC pipe you mention...which pipe is this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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