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by JRM21
Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:27 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: L300 wont start when engine is warm. Looking for some help.
Replies: 4
Views: 3148

Re: L300 wont start when engine is warm. Looking for some help.

Sounds like an electrical issue. If I understand correctly, you hear a click everytime you turn the key all the way over into the 'start' position? If the starter relay is clicking but the starter motor isn't moving then there is probably a break in the connection either between the relay and the ba...
by JRM21
Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:55 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Low boost + high EGT
Replies: 17
Views: 5966

Re: Low boost + high EGT

Just wanted to post an update on the issues. Turns out the head gasket was blown. It started losing water again and it then started to build up crazy pressure in the rad at which point it got pretty obvious. Fortunately I'm in a place where labour is cheap, so I got the head gasket changed and the h...
by JRM21
Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:29 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Low boost + high EGT
Replies: 17
Views: 5966

Re: Low boost + high EGT

So after rebuilding the front calipers, flushing and cleaning the radiator, playing with the wastegate, and adding a thermostat, I finally had a chance to take her for a good drive. Results were interesting. The good news is I am no longer losing coolant. I drove about 100km, with lots of hills, and...
by JRM21
Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:01 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Low boost + high EGT
Replies: 17
Views: 5966

Re: Low boost + high EGT

Thanks for the excellent advice! I ended up rebuilding both calipers. The drivers side brake was working, but the dust seals were torn so I figured I might as well. I couldn't find new pistons or sliding pins so I cleaned and polished them as best I could. They're working great again now, we'll see ...
by JRM21
Tue Dec 15, 2015 11:32 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Low boost + high EGT
Replies: 17
Views: 5966

Re: Low boost + high EGT

I think I might have found the problem for the high EGTs. The pistons on the passenger side brake calliper isn't retracting properly so the brakes have been partially engaged while I've been driving ... which also explains why it's been pulling to the left! The brake pads are pretty bad, but they we...
by JRM21
Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:39 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Low boost + high EGT
Replies: 17
Views: 5966

Re: Low boost + high EGT

So I went to replace the thermostat today and I made a couple of very interesting discoveries today! Not sure if they have anything to do with the problems I've been experiencing, but interesting none the less. First off, I removed the fan to make getting at the thermostat easier and decided to chec...
by JRM21
Mon Dec 07, 2015 1:54 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Low boost + high EGT
Replies: 17
Views: 5966

Re: Low boost + high EGT

:shock:

... well that doesn't sound awesome. I'll look into it.
by JRM21
Sun Dec 06, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Low boost + high EGT
Replies: 17
Views: 5966

Re: Low boost + high EGT

Thanks for the replies guys, The coolant I'm using is pretty cheap. It's basically just water mixed with an anti-corrosion agent. I'm currently living in Guatemala, and since it never gets close to freezing here that's pretty much all you can find. I have heard that straight water is best for transf...
by JRM21
Fri Dec 04, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Low boost + high EGT
Replies: 17
Views: 5966

Low boost + high EGT

Hey all, I've been having some issues lately with my Delica (1994 l300, 2.5TD), I wanted to see if anyone here had any thoughts. First off, the turbo has been pretty lackluster. I used to be able to get 14-15 psi of boost, but right now it won't go past 9 psi. I checked pretty thoroughly and couldn'...

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