Dieselman
Banned
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2003
- Messages
- 34,206
- Car
- Peugeot 403 Convertible
After reading Jimmys' issues with smoke and cleaning out his intercooler I decided to give mine a clean. Outside dirty, inside clean. No oil at all.
Whilst at it I thought I would give the turbo a mild operation and gas flow the intake housing. Apparently this should give greater gas flow without having to raise the boost, due to the air not causing back pressure in the turbo.
Tools required: A few spanners and sockets, screwdriver, wet & dry paper, polish and elbow power.
I am pleased I carried this out as the car is definately more responsive with less effort and smoke output is invisible unless I floor the car form standstill.
The picture quality is not great but you will get the idea.
Intercooler clogged with leaves and dirt
Intercooler removed
Intercooler with shroud removed. More grit and dirt.
Air filter after 4000 miles
Getting to the turbo
Turbo housing off
Turbo housing
Turbo after sand and polish
Inside turbo housing. see the shine
Whilst at it I thought I would give the turbo a mild operation and gas flow the intake housing. Apparently this should give greater gas flow without having to raise the boost, due to the air not causing back pressure in the turbo.
Tools required: A few spanners and sockets, screwdriver, wet & dry paper, polish and elbow power.
I am pleased I carried this out as the car is definately more responsive with less effort and smoke output is invisible unless I floor the car form standstill.
The picture quality is not great but you will get the idea.
Intercooler clogged with leaves and dirt
Intercooler removed
Intercooler with shroud removed. More grit and dirt.
Air filter after 4000 miles
Getting to the turbo
Turbo housing off
Turbo housing
Turbo after sand and polish
Inside turbo housing. see the shine