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luvsr20 · 08-30-2008, 10:38 PM

I logged on on behalf of my son, John, who's car is broke down near grand junction. I am relaying a message from a phone conversation from my son who is stranded in clifton/grand junction, CO.

He drives a S14 w/s14 blacktop zenki. I am describing the issue to the best of my ability.

While he was driving today at 60mph there was a sputter (most likely a exhaust leak) from turbo header to turbo (4 bolt flange). Once he started the car in 1st gear, it seemed as if the exhaust wasnt spooling the turbo therefore making little to no power, he was told the 4 bolts that connected the turbo to turbo header was loose. Can tighting the 4 bolts fix the problem?

Is there anywhere in colorado near grand junction where he is stranded to get his car fix?

Since this is an emergency and if you are familiar with this sort of problem, can you contact my son, John, immediately. He can be reached at 847-276-1990.

***FaLKoN240*** · 08-30-2008, 11:30 PM

I have this problem right now, when he fixes it, hopefully he can tell us what fixed his problem.

Z33dori · 08-31-2008, 12:21 AM

just sounds like the turbo is falling off the manifold

i suggest:
lock tight( green stuff... never comes loose)
locking nuts
locking plates
maybe some teflon tape too

oh and AAA service...

azndoc · 08-31-2008, 12:56 PM

Here's what he needs.

Exactly what he needs from what I'm reading.

I know its a ebay link, but I'm not the one selling this item.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...299463672&rd=1

***S14DB*** · 08-31-2008, 01:19 PM

Tighten the bolts. If the gasket is gone get a 300zx Turbo (z32) one from the parts store.

osus14 · 09-24-2008, 03:52 AM

Either your turbo fell off your manifold or it is near falling off. Excessive exhaust leak might cause a lag, but not to a point where the turbo won't spool and causing the car to be stranded. That means Majority of the hot exhaust gas of exiting through the leak and not the turbine of the turbo. I hope replacing the gasket and tightening up the bolts will fix it. GLWS

Om1kron · 09-26-2008, 03:00 PM

I would hope by now his son hasn't been stranded in the same spot for a month guys lol.

aNskY · 09-26-2008, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osus14

GLWS

what's he selling?

spikNspan · 09-26-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aNskY

what's he selling?

I LAWL'd at this.

08-30-2008, 10:38 PM	#1
luvsr20 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Age: 37 Posts: 333 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My son's car broke in clifton/grand junction I logged on on behalf of my son, John, who's car is broke down near grand junction. I am relaying a message from a phone conversation from my son who is stranded in clifton/grand junction, CO. He drives a S14 w/s14 blacktop zenki. I am describing the issue to the best of my ability. While he was driving today at 60mph there was a sputter (most likely a exhaust leak) from turbo header to turbo (4 bolt flange). Once he started the car in 1st gear, it seemed as if the exhaust wasnt spooling the turbo therefore making little to no power, he was told the 4 bolts that connected the turbo to turbo header was loose. Can tighting the 4 bolts fix the problem? Is there anywhere in colorado near grand junction where he is stranded to get his car fix? Since this is an emergency and if you are familiar with this sort of problem, can you contact my son, John, immediately. He can be reached at 847-276-1990.

08-30-2008, 11:30 PM	#2
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,760 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	I have this problem right now, when he fixes it, hopefully he can tell us what fixed his problem. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

08-31-2008, 12:21 AM	#3
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 32 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	just sounds like the turbo is falling off the manifold i suggest: lock tight( green stuff... never comes loose) locking nuts locking plates maybe some teflon tape too oh and AAA service... __________________

08-31-2008, 01:19 PM	#5
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Tighten the bolts. If the gasket is gone get a 300zx Turbo (z32) one from the parts store. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

09-24-2008, 03:52 AM	#6
osus14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 811 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Either your turbo fell off your manifold or it is near falling off. Excessive exhaust leak might cause a lag, but not to a point where the turbo won't spool and causing the car to be stranded. That means Majority of the hot exhaust gas of exiting through the leak and not the turbine of the turbo. I hope replacing the gasket and tightening up the bolts will fix it. GLWS __________________ 2006 WRB STI\|FP 20G 8cm^2\|E85 2006 SGM IS250 AWD Daily \| 2007 cbr600rr

08-31-2008, 12:56 PM	#4
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Here's what he needs. Exactly what he needs from what I'm reading. I know its a ebay link, but I'm not the one selling this item. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...299463672&rd=1

09-26-2008, 03:00 PM	#7
Om1kron Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 40 Posts: 6,879 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	I would hope by now his son hasn't been stranded in the same spot for a month guys lol. __________________ Wayne

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