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by Grapee
Tue Jan 04, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B18FT Turbo goes off
Replies: 3
Views: 1475

Re: B18FT Turbo goes off

Hi Jim! Sorry for the late answer. Checked the mentioned parts, they're fine. Since then the story developed :) After i cleaned all vital electrical connections with contact spray, the idle problem seems to be gone - maybe. Because since 2-3 days i have 0.0 boost.... :x so i can't check the results....
by Grapee
Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:34 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: B18FT Turbo goes off
Replies: 3
Views: 1475

B18FT Turbo goes off

Hi All! I get a strange behavior from my B18FT: The engine runs fine as long, as i don't let the the turbo come in to play (get boost in the manifold) -> keep the needle of the Turbo gauge in the white area. As soon as i get boost and release the engine to idle - it goes out. It needs 1 to 2-3 resta...
by Grapee
Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:19 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Strange Turbo sound
Replies: 4
Views: 2018

make sure the BOV is located as close as possible to the inlet manifold , and also check the piston seals on the BOV (they are quite cheap) when they are wearing out it can sound like a cross between a fart and somebody badly trying get a note by blowing on a blade as grass cupped in there hands . ...
by Grapee
Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:09 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Strange Turbo sound
Replies: 4
Views: 2018

Strange Turbo sound

Hi All! (Maybe this has been already discussed, sorry if so!) I had to fix my Cooling system this weekend (thermostat exchange + radiator cleaning - i hate the DIY cooler additives for leaking systems-they plug everywhere :/) and therefore i had to remove the Airfilter housing. Testrunning the syste...
by Grapee
Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: RICHMODS
Replies: 141
Views: 30824

glasgowjim wrote:Due to lees work commitments and schedule he is unable to access the internet on a regular basis. But he will get back to you ASAP. He always does.
ok, no offense. I'm patient, just thought someone would know smthng about him, because it's a month ago i last had contact with him :)
by Grapee
Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: RICHMODS
Replies: 141
Views: 30824

Hi All!

Anybody seen Lee?

It's getting urgent to fix the last ECU with wrong SW on it.

Please Lee, if you read this, drop me a PM!!

Thnx!
by Grapee
Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:08 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: RICHMODS
Replies: 141
Views: 30824

Ok, then this is a feature, not a bug :)

...and a very good one: no need for extra power -> no wasted fuel :)

It's just all new to me, so i have to learn, how to use it 8)
Thank you for the infos.

And certainly again great thanks to Rich and Lee!! 8)
by Grapee
Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: RICHMODS
Replies: 141
Views: 30824

Hi All! We got our ECUs back - big Thanks to Lee and Rich!!! Just one Question: (I tried mine as fast as i could exchange it with the original one :)) It seems to me, that the Pressure is building up very slowly...is this normal (slow reacting T2?)? I have to rev past 4000, to get the needle on the ...
by Grapee
Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: RICHMODS
Replies: 141
Views: 30824

Also sent all 4 ECUs 8)
by Grapee
Tue May 26, 2009 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: RICHMODS
Replies: 141
Views: 30824

how does it translate? :D do you understand that you have to send your ecu so that it can be upgraded. Schram érti amit önnek van -hoz küld -a ECU azért lehet felminősített. Re-translated: do you understand what you have - take send - the ECU because it can be upgraded... or simi...
by Grapee
Mon May 25, 2009 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: RICHMODS
Replies: 141
Views: 30824

OMG :rofl: :wall: Sure we understood, that Lee needs a spare ECU to get the Richmod done. Bbut Scharm has no spare, but 2 of You said, You have a spare one for sale. So he would buy one of these (orange one), then it could sent right to Rich for modding and then he will also pay the tunning. I hope ...
by Grapee
Tue May 19, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: RICHMODS
Replies: 141
Views: 30824

Lees the first port of call!! You can try emailing him (PM) BUT he may not reply ASAP...bare with him! He will reply as soon as he can, hes a very biusy chappy!! ATB!! Thanks! I will pm him. It's not so urgent, just thought we could take part in this, so the costs go lower for all of us 8) ( as Lee...
by Grapee
Tue May 19, 2009 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: RICHMODS
Replies: 141
Views: 30824

Hi there! As my first post i'm jumping right in the middle: We have a small Club running here in Hungary and are "400 addicts" volvo4xx dot hu - a bit messy design, i know, but it will be reshaped this summer 8) Some of us are driving around with B18FTs and are dreaming of a Richmod.. :P The big Que...