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[Ipd]

Had the same issue with my 98, valve guides were a bit worn out at 180K. Under heavy over-run the high vacuum level would pull some oil past the guide in to the combustion chamber. More annoying than any thing else.

[lookforjoe]

Captain Bondo, on 13 October 2009 - 04:50 PM, said:

I would be very careful. My motor does this - and it can sometimes ping pretty bad on hard shifts- like at the drag strip - since you wind it out, snap the throttle shut, shift, and get back on it.

When you snap the throttle shut is sucks a bunch of oil into one or more of the combustion chambers.

In my case it's mostly due to the motor being tired, but I plan on a heavily improved crankcase breather system this winter nonetheless. Oil through the chambers is very bad. Maybe it's just the turbo...

My motor was rebuilt 14K ago, and the turbo is less than a year old, but I'm still assuming it's the turbo, since I still get a fair amount in the piping, etc. I think a modified breather would be wise.. I don't have any detonation, that I can discern - I've had spark blowout, but no detonation that I've ever felt. Of course, that doesn't mean it hasn't happened on a discreet level, since I'm not testing for it in any way.

Anyhow - I'm off to put my AWD back in, I'm tired of all the wheelspin through third

[lookforjoe]

Datalogging equipment arrived today.... Innovate OT-1 & SSI-4

Put this up under the dash -converts analog signal from AEM Wideband for input into the OT-1



serial cable from SSI-4 routed under center console & out into armrest storage..



... OT-1 connected..




tomorrow I have to do some trial datalogging... to evaluate the fuel & ign mapping then I can move onto TurboTuner

[98 Estey T5-M]

Looking Good...Did you go back to AWD?

[lookforjoe]

chadwick07, on 17 October 2009 - 02:44 AM, said:

Looking Good...Did you go back to AWD?

I did indeed. No more unwanted wheelspin/torquesteer

[98 Estey T5-M]

Yeah, you have a mighty machine

[lookforjoe]

1) OT-1 doesn't work - no "vehicle" light - it's not drawing ECU data. Tried with & w/o SSI-4 connected. LCM Programmer does not see any connected devices via USB/serial adaptor (OT-1).

So, no datalogging.

2) TT ECU sets a CEL P0605 (ECU RAM error). Map Trace feature disabled.

Basically a shit weekend.

On the upside, Adam @ TT is great to deal with, responds REALLY promptly, and is taking care of it, BUT, it still means I won't have a working TT setup for a couple of weeks, maybe longer.

[850 LongBeach]

lookforjoe, on 18 October 2009 - 08:10 PM, said:

1) OT-1 doesn't work - no "vehicle" light - it's not drawing ECU data. Tried with & w/o SSI-4 connected. LCM Programmer does not see any connected devices via USB/serial adaptor (OT-1).

So, no datalogging.

2) TT ECU sets a CEL P0605 (ECU RAM error). Map Trace feature disabled.

Basically a stuff weekend.

On the upside, Adam @ TT is great to deal with, responds REALLY promptly, and is taking care of it, BUT, it still means I won't have a working TT setup for a couple of weeks, maybe longer.

What a buzzkill...

On a lighter note, how do you like the AWD with all that power?

Feel snappier? Or less so just more balanced?

[lookforjoe]

850 LongBeach, on 18 October 2009 - 08:24 PM, said:

What a buzzkill...

On a lighter note, how do you like the AWD with all that power?

Feel snappier? Or less so just more balanced?

The AWD just makes it more balanced, I don't have to worry about jumping into the adjacent lane just because I romped on it

Not snappier, FWD is definitely snappier The weather here has gone to shit, and I wouldn't want to be field-testing a modified tune in FWD mode.

[850 LongBeach]

lookforjoe, on 18 October 2009 - 11:32 PM, said:

The AWD just makes it more balanced, I don't have to worry about jumping into the adjacent lane just because I romped on it

Not snappier, FWD is definitely snappier The weather here has gone to stuff, and I wouldn't want to be field-testing a modified tune in FWD mode.

I tottally feel you!

Ive seen your videos and DAM your car hauls @SS bro! Your car looks like it wants to throw you into the next lane of traffic

A lot of people on here look up to your build and are really appreciative of the information you bring to the VolvoSpeed community

Not me though...jk

Well good luck, and dont be droppin the clutch at 600000rpms anymore!

[joergv70t5]

Hi,

why use the new oilcooler, whats with the old design oilcooler?

Does the US Models have no oilcooler in stock?

regards joerg

[Johann]

lookforjoe, on 17 October 2009 - 12:44 AM, said:

... OT-1 connected..




tomorrow I have to do some trial datalogging... to evaluate the fuel & ign mapping then I can move onto TurboTuner

OMG..

Worst investment ever.. I feel sorry for you..

[lookforjoe]

Johann, on 20 October 2009 - 06:46 PM, said:

OMG..

Worst investment ever.. I feel sorry for you..

Why Innovate is crap, or just the OT-1? Or is it the software? Enlighten me please, I can still return it, since it doesn't seem to connect with the ECU

joergv70t5, on 20 October 2009 - 05:45 PM, said:

Hi,

why use the new oilcooler, whats with the old design oilcooler?

Does the US Models have no oilcooler in stock?

regards joerg

All US turbos have oil coolers - pre-98 have it in the radiator - more lines & places to leak.

[Johann]

lookforjoe, on 20 October 2009 - 06:50 PM, said:

Why Innovate is crap, or just the OT-1? Or is it the software? Enlighten me please, I can still return it, since it doesn't seem to connect with the ECU

Well.. Innovate as a whole is junk IMO but the OT-1 hasn't been supported for over a year. Just read their forum and be shocked. No support, loads of problems with connecting the OT etc. etc. but no firmware updates in more than a year and stupid remark from Innovate like "We tested the device on a pre WWII Auto union and all worked fine but we didn't test any other vehicle because we don't have any vehicle available".. Thing is, they keep selling the device while knowing it is half baked. Also the software is questionable to say the least. Try forcing the old OBD protocol. ISO 9141. Worked for me. All other is just a waste of time.

PS don't leave it connected because it will drain the battery.

[lookforjoe]

Johann, on 20 October 2009 - 06:58 PM, said:

Well.. Innovate as a whole is junk IMO but the OT-1 hasn't been supported for over a year. Just read their forum and be shocked. No support, loads of problems with connecting the OT etc. etc. but no firmware updates in more than a year and stupid remark from Innovate like "We tested the device on a pre WWII Auto union and all worked fine but we didn't test any other vehicle because we don't have any vehicle available".. Thing is, they keep selling the device while knowing it is half baked. Also the software is questionable to say the least. Try forcing the old OBD protocol. ISO 9141. Worked for me. All other is just a waste of time.

PS don't leave it connected because it will drain the battery.

Thanks for the reply! What do you mean by forcing the old (ISO 9141) protocol?

Thing is, I just want to data log my existing tune to get fuel & ign parameters - if this isn't going to do that, then I should just return it.

[Hanks]

johann what do you suggest in using for logging then?

[lookforjoe]

Hanks, on 20 October 2009 - 07:37 PM, said:

johann what do you suggest in using for logging then?

OT - did you buy your T5 from someone who also owns an X1/9? A fella on the xwebforum said he sold his T5 to K. Hanks...

[Hanks]

lookforjoe, on 20 October 2009 - 07:50 PM, said:

OT - did you buy your T5 from someone who also owns an X1/9? A fella on the xwebforum said he sold his T5 to K. Hanks...

yup that was me. i bought it from Ash in LA....its the current project car.

[Johann]

Hanks, on 20 October 2009 - 07:37 PM, said:

johann what do you suggest in using for logging then?

For OBD I use Palmer Performance PCMscan, Used a WinMobile Ease OBD also but PCMscan works for me.

About the ISO-9141, from what I recall the OT-1 tries to connect through CAN first. I belive the software allows to set it to 9141, need to check because it has been a long time since I last used the device.

[lookforjoe]

Johann, on 20 October 2009 - 08:01 PM, said:

For OBD I use Palmer Performance PCMscan, Used a WinMobile Ease OBD also but PCMscan works for me.

About the ISO-9141, from what I recall the OT-1 tries to connect through CAN first. I belive the software allows to set it to 9141, need to check because it has been a long time since I last used the device.

Thanks, Johann

I'll take a look see.

Hanks, on 20 October 2009 - 07:56 PM, said:

yup that was me. i bought it from Ash in LA....its the current project car.

Nice!

I have looked at your thread on TT - looks like it's coming along nicely!