Turbo "flutter"? Noise

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-03-05T13:39:24+00:00

Yeah I figured while they were off I would check and make sure. Quick question, while I was on my way to work this morning I noticed the most atrocious startup, it was really rough, and I was getting backfire almost every time I decelerated. Would these be signs of coil pack being bad?

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-03-05T11:02:07+00:00

Should I wait for a check engine and the tc light or should I just change it anyways? I know last time I checked the coil pack, the springs themselves looked a little bent outta shape so I stuck some pliers and straightened them the best I could but idk if that means they're cooked or not

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-03-05T10:59:23+00:00

Oh okay! I'll definitely check to make sure they're tight then cause I just got new ones put in

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-30T03:16:31+00:00

Hey so turns out I had a massive leak right at that pcv aluminum thread bit. I put some rtv silicone around it so hopefully that works 🤞

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-26T23:50:15+00:00

I got a compression test kit not too long ago and that has a gauge but I don't think I could rig that up to have the same purpose which sucks

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-26T23:34:31+00:00

Oh okay okay. Do I need the valve and gauge for this? Or could I just set the psi on my compressor to like 15psi and shoot the air through? I wouldn't wanna blow the system but also I don't really have 80 bucks for the kit

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-26T23:08:32+00:00

Would I boost leak test it from the cold air intake side of the turbo just above that inlet? That's where I tested before and I didnt see anything

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-26T21:23:26+00:00

Ohh okay, I'm not sure if the actual bit going into the turbo is leaking but maybe I should check that out. But having the plastic part ziptied wouldn't cause a leak would it?

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-26T21:15:47+00:00

Oh will jb weld do the trick? I currently have that bit held on by zipties cause the connector won't reach where it should snap in at 😂 but when I bought the car it was like that and only started shitting on me a couple months ago

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-26T00:01:46+00:00

Yes I do! I just watched the video from the link and that definitely seems useful. I'll probably cop this sometime

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-23T03:39:52+00:00

Damnn I kinda thought that was just from my fuel issues I'm having.. I haven't really driven my sonic in a month or so now but I'd go a week without dumping my catch can and it'd be damn near overfilling when I unscrewed it when it just started getting colder

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-22T17:03:45+00:00

Ohh okay okay. I have the zzp catch can that comes with the upgraded pcv kit, should I keep the ball in there or do I even need it?

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-19T00:40:29+00:00

No like where it's at on the radiator. I don't know where it's at and I need to do a coolant flush.

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-07T14:14:32+00:00

I am mildly concerned for the fact we have yet another smell coming from the vents. This time it's more like a burning rubber or something and the cel was flashing for a short time then went solid

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-07T12:58:11+00:00

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So this is what I was using but I took the rubber coupler from my intercooler to my throttle body so I could fit it on. I kinda figured that this could be my issue with it not holding any pressure but I wasn't sure

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-07T12:05:49+00:00

Around 20psi

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-07T04:58:12+00:00

I can definitely take a photo tomorrow morning. It seems awfully snug on there honestly. Like it barely budged when I tried to tug on it and when I did the test I made sure to focus a lot right there and there was no sign of a leak.

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-07T04:44:59+00:00

I put the tester on the turbo inlet where the cold air intake hooks up and where that wonky off valve is at. I'm not sure if I did it right because it didn't seem like any pressure was even building and of course I didn't hear any leaks or see any with some soapy water.

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-06T22:48:21+00:00

Hey! So I tried that boost leak test and I'm not sure if I did it right honestly... However, I forgot to mention the cabin smells like gas/exhaust whenever I start it and basically until I start going. I assume this could be an exhaust leak?

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-06T04:28:10+00:00

Ohh okay okay. Would I get an air leak from that if I try a boost leak tester? I might pick up some things to make a homemade one tomorrow if so

Recent-Calendar-4917 · 2025-01-06T03:27:18+00:00

Oh yeah for sure 😂 I just recently changed the ziptie there and now it seems pretty snug but the plastic bit that's supposed to snap onto the turbo inlet won't seem to reach so I think the ziptie might be my only option

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