Seaway Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I actually set the preload with a gauge this time but I used a bike pump. There were two of us, one manning the pump and me watching the actuator arm. I then added a half turn after driving it for a bit. I am not sure how it was set previously, but it was too tight. It is performing really well now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesdunns70t5m Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Okay, so there really isn't that much to it. I actually have an angled flange turbo going into a 1999 angled downpipe, not the stock straight flange, not that that probably changes anything. I will take a look at my turbo this evening and see if I can see anything amiss. I went to lunch with a coworker today and had to merge in a pretty short distance so I floored it in 2nd gear. He grabbed the door and laughed while saying "jesus christ" so maybe my butt dyno is off a bit. It does feel better than it did before I changed the ECT sensor. Maybe I just need a bigger turbo...Bigger turbo?!? I thought you said no more mods lmao!thats awesome that you got it figured out. I find the lock nut on the arm can loosen itself from time to time, so I always recheck mine when I'm digging around by the firewall .youre in DC? I'm right down the road a little bit by waldorf, but I work in laurel which is only like 20 minutes from DC. We should plan a day to meet up. I can bring the ipd ecu for you to test. I might have some other parts I could sell/give ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaway Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Bigger turbo?!? I thought you said no more mods lmao!thats awesome that you got it figured out. I find the lock nut on the arm can loosen itself from time to time, so I always recheck mine when I'm digging around by the firewall .youre in DC? I'm right down the road a little bit by waldorf, but I work in laurel which is only like 20 minutes from DC. We should plan a day to meet up. I can bring the ipd ecu for you to test. I might have some other parts I could sell/give ya I would love that. I have never driven another T5 M and I would be interested in knowing if mine is running the way it should, handling like it should, etc... So really what I want is for someone to drive mine. I actually live in Alexandria. I will send you a PM with my cell number. I have a boat too, so you can see what a turbo diesel feels like on the water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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