Recent content by Agallington

Took my car , 7mgte, into the mechanic today because I am having smoke on decel and at start up when the engine is warm only. Compression was good on all cylinders, 160-165. He did a leak down test and got results ranging from 10%-25% on one of the cylinders. The motor has a fresh rebuild less...

Going out to get some new wheels next week. I am looking at the TSW Snetterton wheels 18"x8" in the front and 18"x9.5" in the rear. car has 1" lowering springs on now. They come in offsets of 20 and 40. I think the 40 will sit in to far. What is the opinion on the 40 offsets? Will they work, or...

OK, So I will check egr, vacuum leaks, intercooler piping leaks, dash pot this weekend to make sure all is good again. I did take it by a shop to get their opinion yesterday and the census was that it is definitely oil smoke. A little at start up, on decel, and after sitting idling for a few...

Just asking for opinion on egr. No need for comments. What are the steps to test dash pot and throttle? On throttle, ate you referring to plate adjustment or tps? If tps iI have already checked per my original post. Good info, I work late usually, so this weekend will bee my time to...

How can you accurately check for vacuum leaks? I have a digital boost gauge that reads a steady minus 18 at idle. I also have a mechanical needle type tester I have hooked up under the hood and it says the same.

If the egr was the problem, if I eliminated it would that solve the problem?

I assume the TSRM must explain how to test the EGR. I will try that- Thanks. I checked for boost leaks already. With the tester on the turbo inlet and the 300 pipe blocked off before the intake, how long should the system hould 10-15 lbs of boost?

Are you saying that you think that is a good spot for the BOV? I will try and remove the FCD for now and see if that helps for what ever reason. I don't have any codes. Does Anyone think that it might be valve guides? Is it normal when they rebuild a motor, that these are replaced?

BOV is recirculated back into the Cooleeze pipe I have between the AFM and turbo. I am not by the car no so cant take a picture now. Could the Boost cut controller I have be doing this in any way. It is the HKS FCD. It has a dial and I have it turned about half way. I can check the TPS...

As the title says.... I will give a little background on the motor below. I am pretty sure I covered everything. I don't post often, but get a lot of info from everyone's posts on here. My problem is (and yes I have looked everywhere and tried almost everything, I believe for an answer) on...

Anyone know of someone that is good at working on the 7mgte in western Washington. I have had a few bad experiences with mechanics and my supra..... I have a new built motor, new turbo and am having issues with smoking on decel. I have checked sensors, boost leaks, vacuum leaks, etc.. At this...

Chitwood Automotive in Olympia built my motor and did a great job.

I know how to check codes, and yes, checked on a regular basis. NO codes. I am going to try and reinstall my egr and see if that helps. Also, from What I have read on here, could be turbo seals. I hope not, because I just spent a lot of money on this BOSS turbo, but I will check. I have also...

I will check. I don't have any codes currently, but will check in diagnostic mode.

That is some great info, but maybe a little over my head. If I'm understanding correctly, fuel cut off on decel is based on tps, rpms, voltage, and coolant temp. I will check my tps again and try adjusting some. Coolant temp sensors are new and no codes. As I said before, I may be...