DT's 2000 Reflex Silver GLX

[jdubvdub]

Looks best with the delta x's

[Downtown Turbo]

Originally Posted by jdubvdub

Looks best with the delta x's

Yea they were my fave on the bug too I think

I had to return them tho as they were loaners only and I missed the sale @ ECS

[Downtown Turbo]

Got the Bug back after the head was fixed and it was still running like crap

You guys saw me stall like 10 times getting into Bugfest and pumping out all kinds of friendly black smoke too

I would have given Smaug a run for his money lol

So symptoms were:

1) Stalling after declutching under load
2) Blow-off valve sound (no I have a diverter valve only lol) even under part throttle
3) ****ty mileage (better after the head was fixed)
4) No power: I could downshift from 4th to 3rd for example and no change in acceleration.

So back to the shop again...

and finally a solution!

- Jet-valve/Suction pump (idle stabilizer) was totally clogged
- Pulled throttle body, cleaned and re-adapted

AND the clincher...

Totally exploded diverter valve boost hose!

-Now bandaided until I can order a Samco hose kit to replace the other ones that are just itchin to blow up too

[Downtown Turbo]

Originally Posted by Fl_bug

Any updates?

Compression was:

Cyl 1: 180 psi
Cyl 2: 180 psi
Cyl 3: 130 psi (one intake valve not sealing)
Cyl 4: 180 psi

I'm just driving around for a tank or so until I get it tested again now that everything is running perfectly (well as perfectly as a stock motor can with a K04 lol)

[MiG]

Sup Kev,
How's the TS treating you?
I think you need to start a new car thread!! .. Don't you?