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engine mounts probably not adjusted as best you can. Undo the four bolts on the upper one and pull engine as far forward as possible then redo, this might solve your problem for a short while.
for the price of the manifold you could buy some gear and learn to weld yourself....
I would use the turbo manifold there already and extend the pipe around, shouldnt be too much work to do surely?
I also had all brand new engine mounts and really bad vibrations and exhaust hitting subframe. I removed all the bolts on the upper mount, pulled the engine as far forward as possible still allowing bolts to go back in and bolted it all back down.
It was fine for 500 miles then I think the...
They are stumped by this too as the map on the car was originally done by bbpt. I think a proper remap is in order at some point as I know of my car, Steves and one other that has the same problem and was done by bbpt.
I have never had that happen. I only ever get the problem when starting the car when it's warm. The car will rev straight upto about 4000 and the revs either sit there or drop very slowly.
It never ever happens when doing a cold start.
Also wondering if it could be caused by a dodgy fuel...
That is spot on and exactly what I have to do to cure the problem, really annoying though. I still have the bbpt map i think, not sure if it was ever changed.
I havent had an oil cooler on mine ever. It does have a water cooled turbo though.
Really sorry to hear about the problems. Can I have the intercooler?
what is involved in the balancing of the crank? We have a brand new balancing machine at work and I am sure the crank would fit...
Is it a simple two point job? Take a little weight off either end?