dale10ellis10 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Basicly ive fitted a FMIC and a airfilter relocation kit from monster motor sport and im etting no boost at all. Firstly you know the pipe from the HI/LO boost solenoid thingy that you swap around to remove the first and second gear restriction. Well that pipe no longer has any where to go because the old pipe that came from the turbo to air filter had a small nipple type thing for it to go onto. and obviously the filter relocation kit is just a silicone bend and a metal pipe.So i need to know where this vaccume pipe now goes?or any one in Northeast/Durham area could come and take a look? I have a industrial unit and tools ect that i do all my work in so the car will be there.much appriciated. Dale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dale10ellis10 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Are all the pipes done up ok?Yeah.. im just having problems figuring out where this vaccume pipe now goes as it is just in open air. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marck glanza V Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 do you still use hi/lo boost or have you bypassed italso is it a standard actuator?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dale10ellis10 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 do you still use hi/lo boost or have you bypassed itI have bypassed it but obviously the standard airbox piping has the nipple on for the pipe. but the filter relocation kit doesnt and its just hanging there. from what i can see the pipe comes from the wastegate round the back of the power steering pump.And yeah its a standard actuator Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marck glanza V Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I have bypassed it but obviously the standard airbox piping has the nipple on for the pipe. but the filter relocation kit doesnt and its just hanging there. from what i can see the pipe comes from the wastegate round the back of the power steering pump.And yeah its a standard actuatorif you are still using the standard actuator i think you just block it with a screwmarck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dale10ellis10 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 if you are still using the standard actuator i think you just block it with a screwmarckI tried that like mate and had a quick drive and was no different. what is that pipe actually for though because it obviously used air from the induction piping for a vaccume ? and since ive put the filter relocation kit on theres no boost at all thats why im pointing towards that pipe.dale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Evans Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 you need an uprated actutor like an HKS mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dale10ellis10 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 you need an uprated actutor like an HKS matefunny you should say that, its been playing on my mind that the car isnt right so after all day stripping it and rebuilding it, i decided to go back down the unit and havea nother attempt in the freezing cold and pi**sing rain. explaination...when i put my foot down it very slightly boosts and occasionnally the first light of the turbo comes on and then quickly goes off. the BOV is fairly quiet but is obviously realeasing a little bit of pressure.Back to the actuator side... when i was putting the filter relocation kit on to the turbo i removed the two bolts holding the actuator in place and moved it up around 2 inches with the rod still attached purly to get acess to the clip i was putting onto the pipe on the turbo end.After all i did was move it back down into place and put the two bolts back in, now have i made a mistake there? are you supposed to set them back up to a certain mesurement ect..so my question is how do you set a standard actuator up?any help appreciated dale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marck glanza V Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 funny you should say that, its been playing on my mind that the car isnt right so after all day stripping it and rebuilding it, i decided to go back down the unit and havea nother attempt in the freezing cold and pi**sing rain. explaination...when i put my foot down it very slightly boosts and occasionnally the first light of the turbo comes on and then quickly goes off. the BOV is fairly quiet but is obviously realeasing a little bit of pressure.Back to the actuator side... when i was putting the filter relocation kit on to the turbo i removed the two bolts holding the actuator in place and moved it up around 2 inches with the rod still attached purly to get acess to the clip i was putting onto the pipe on the turbo end.After all i did was move it back down into place and put the two bolts back in, now have i made a mistake there? are you supposed to set them back up to a certain mesurement ect..so my question is how do you set a standard actuator up?any help appreciated dale.a standerd actuator is not adjustable by the way have you checked for leaks in the intercooler piping Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dale10ellis10 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 a standerd actuator is not adjustable by the way have you checked for leaks in the intercooler pipingSo even if you remove the actuator and put it back on it will be set at the same?erm yeah is there any easy way of checking for leaks in the pipeing?as i carnt see any as such.. everythings tight ect.. ?dale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marck glanza V Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 So even if you remove the actuator and put it back on it will be set at the same?erm yeah is there any easy way of checking for leaks in the pipeing?as i carnt see any as such.. everythings tight ect.. ?dale.yes the setting wont change. when you are driving are you getting a whooshing type sound when trying to boost if you are there will be a leak. also check your actuator doesnt have any movement in it as this may also cause the problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dale10ellis10 Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 yes the setting wont change. when you are driving are you getting a whooshing type sound when trying to boost if you are there will be a leak. also check your actuator doesnt have any movement in it as this may also cause the problemIm not aware of any noises under boost ect.. what sort of movement are we talking about with the actuator?To clarify the car achieved full boost and ran perfectly until this FMIC and relocation kit was fitted :Sdale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marck glanza V Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Im not aware of any noises under boost ect.. what sort of movement are we talking about with the actuator?To clarify the car achieved full boost and ran perfectly until this FMIC and relocation kit was fitted :Sdale.the long thin piece of the actuator moving from right to left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 What a load of pish you dont need an adjustable actuator at all!!I know what your problem is. I had the same problem with my filter kit and FMIC.You have put the stainless pipe on the reloaction kit too far down the samco pipe. Therefore the air is getting blocked on the 90 degree bend.The monster motorsport kit is SHIT. Its just universal piping off ebay or somewhere and not the right size for Starlets. We had to cut my stainless pipe down.Take your filter off and the stainless pipe then take it for a drive Then you can give me £100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dale10ellis10 Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 What a load of pish you dont need an adjustable actuator at all!!I know what your problem is. I had the same problem with my filter kit and FMIC.You have put the stainless pipe on the reloaction kit too far down the samco pipe. Therefore the air is getting blocked on the 90 degree bend.The monster motorsport kit is SHIT. Its just universal piping off ebay or somewhere and not the right size for Starlets. We had to cut my stainless pipe down.Take your filter off and the stainless pipe then take it for a drive Then you can give me £100 Yeah when i recieved the kit i was like ehh i could of made that myself lol.I'm gonna go down and have another go with the filter off like you said soon Oh and by the way i owe you no money if it works Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Let us know how you get on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dale10ellis10 Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Let us know how you get on Mate, i owe you £100 definatly! Its sorted. The pipe was abit twisted and squashed in other places as well.Thanks for your help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Brought back memories of when I did mine I ripped my HI/LO solenoid out at the same time so was adiment that was the problem, then I had a brain wave My Paypal is sparky_starlet@hotmail.co.uk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve GT Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 then I had a brain wavethey dont come along often haha wish id have seen this thread sooner i could have told you that one lol happened to a mate of mine and took us ages to work out lolwell glad its sorted now anyway lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Unlucky £100 for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve GT Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 haha have you recieved the funds? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dale10ellis10 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 haha have you recieved the funds?Im having problems with my paypal account haha thanks lads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jean-Alexander Geerman Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 But what happens if you just leave that hose open? And not block it with a screw? On 11/13/2009 at 4:57 PM, Marck glanza V said: if you are still using the standard actuator i think you just block it with a screw marck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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