She's blown a turbo!!
Added 2021-06-17 15:46:00 +0000 UTCI was expecting it a year ago, but Amber's turbo has now let go.
In true Sprinter form she still drives fine but putting your foot down just makes funny sucking noises and no extra power, lots of smoke and the fuel consumption has gone REAL bad!
I've gone through all the easy stuff, vaccum pump, pipe leakes, sensor cleans but to no avail. I've now got into the turbo and the turbine spindle can wiggle enough to touch the side walls = she dead!
Not at all suprised considering the adventurous life this van lives, but one thing I'm thankful for once again is you lot.
This would have been a bill I could have done without, but the Patreon payment has sorted this right out as well as keep the trailer project pushing forward so once again I'm able to keep going and keep the videos coming out because of you fine folk. 👍
Don't worry this doesn't take funds out of the Diva / true star of the show's treat & toy budget, I'd face some serious sass from all angles in that situation! 😂
Just got to take it easy until the refurbed turbo arrives and do the swap, which like the cam sensor job will probably make it into a micro video.
I have been working on the 1st of the trailer videos today right before digging into the engine of the "triggers broom" mobile, so that should be with you by the weekend.
Hope your all doing well and thanks everone,
All our best,
C.J & Lance
Comments
Mine keeps going into limp mode. But it’s a ‘variable vane’ turbo. So got it going with the Mr Muscle oven cleaner trick until I can fit a new one😂 you have to stop and turn ignition off then back on again and it resets the limp mode I have now perfected doing this while going along ( don’t try this at home kids) to keep going 👍😧
Scopex
2021-06-20 10:11:55 +0000 UTCIts good to know my small contribution is going to the cause of keeping Amber on the road ... Its a great, entertaining channel CJ.
Terry, El Tel63
2021-06-17 23:39:13 +0000 UTC
