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Re: Turbo Trouble



>I can barely get to 1.1 and then it stutters and strains.  I have a pretty
>smooth power curve until the turbo comes on at 1.0 then I seem to top out
>and can't get any more power.  I was doing some freeway running this evening
>and watching the various dash readouts for more clues.  It seems that the
>fuel consumption plummets when the bar reads 1.1 and I am taxing the turbo.


The answer is.................

The Intercooler to Throttle Body hose has a rip on the bottom of it.  
Hose cost "about" $80 at the dealer.



Later!

Eric Fletcher
'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B

STEADI RIC@aol.com