[s-cars] Stop the comedy! Real issues to solve!

[Eric Phillips]

I have 4.5 turns cranked in on the stock spring.

It has been this way since Dec. 2006.

I will try that one, too - we'll see where it takes us.  :)

Eric

On 4/7/08, LL - NY <larrycleung at gmail.com> wrote:
> FWIW, my MRC stage 2 custom tune was on the more aggressive side and is a
> bit sensitive to fuel from the get go. Mihnea advised me to back off on the
> wastegate and all has been good since. I tried 2 full turns back, then 1/4
> turns until the knock stopped. I would do the other diagnostics first,
> however.
>
>
> On 4/5/08, Taka Mizutani <t44tqtro at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Like Jim said, plus:
> >
> > check your ignition coils
> > check your coil connectors
> > check your plugs
> > fuel filter
> > fuel pump
> > fuel pump relay
> > temp sensors
> > altitude sensor
> > pressure transducer
> > woodruff key in crank
> >
> > Have you tried different fuel- different gas stations, different brands,
> > etc.?
> >
> > Sounds like your timing is too aggressive, but that can be caused by a ton
> > of factors, some of which Jim and I have mentioned.
> >
> > Have you gone through the diagnostic in your Bentley manual?
> >
> >
> > Taka
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 12:20 PM, Pasqualoni, James E <
> > james.pasqualoni at gs.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Have you pulled codes?  What octane fuel are you running?  Check your wg
> > > diaphragm?  Test your throttle switch?