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I removed the intake manifold to replace the boost solenoid under it as well as check vacuum lines which 2 were unplugged as i was only getting 2 psi of boost since a garage replaced the rear water pipe.
Also i will mention that i managed to snap the hose which goes from the vacuum pump to the...
An intercooler would be a good upgrade as its small in the 156thp stock, since the gearbox can reliably handle up to 320nm you can go stage 2 with a bigger turbo one of a 208 gti or a get the standard rebuilt hybrid turbo. 220-230hp with torque limited to 310 320nm is possible
So decided to finally replace rocker cover as it was leaking and I think the internal pcv system was faulty. Its made a big difference to drivability now the car picks up much quicker and pulls harder. Must of been leaking boost somewhere. Induction sounds way louder now aswell. Was wondering...
No didn't lose coolant, mine just used to fluctuate alot so had it replaced and sorted. If you have the 200 make sure u get the correct thermostat as its different to the 156 thermostat
Hey everyone, I'm getting a burnt plastic smell through my vents after driving hard, like when you start melting plastic, and also have seen smoke in engine bay rising from what looks to be the bottom of engine. Does anyone have an idea what it could be?
It's probably best to get a standard unit but a hybrid is where they upgrade the internals of the turbo such as a larger compressor wheel to be able to push out more power.
The standard turbo is fine anyway for a stage 1 or 2 map if you was planning to. Hybrid just for extra power