boojak87
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Hey all,
Got a bit of a problem with my VS. Recently went in for a major service, had o2 sensors, throttle body cleaned out and whole fuel system checked for leaks but i'm still managing only 350 kms out of a full normal Exec tank. That's driving like a granny on a straight stretch of road! I'm wondering, could it be injectors that are playing up? I had this wierd ass rattle in the engine (when driving up hill) a long time ago, but then switched to premium unleaded and have never had it since! Another reason i'm thinking it may be injectors is when driving (rolling at around 55, 60km/h) and want to put my foot down to overtake, it seems there's a point between maybe 2000 and 3000rpms that the motor seems to flood and there's a drain in power, but only for a second or two! The car's got 217,000kms on the clock and the injectors have never been cleaned! If my lack of economy and power issue could be linked to injectors can someone direct me to a place in Melbourne's South-East that can take them out and clean them for a relatively cheap price. I got quoted roughly $300 by the joint that did my service! And if it doesn't sound like injectors would someone have an idea of what the problem may be. (I've also still got the original exhaust manifold and cat convertor on the car, replaced the rest of piping with 2.5" cat back. Only other engine mods are topgun leads and SS Induction CAI.)
Cheers all,
Boojakz
Got a bit of a problem with my VS. Recently went in for a major service, had o2 sensors, throttle body cleaned out and whole fuel system checked for leaks but i'm still managing only 350 kms out of a full normal Exec tank. That's driving like a granny on a straight stretch of road! I'm wondering, could it be injectors that are playing up? I had this wierd ass rattle in the engine (when driving up hill) a long time ago, but then switched to premium unleaded and have never had it since! Another reason i'm thinking it may be injectors is when driving (rolling at around 55, 60km/h) and want to put my foot down to overtake, it seems there's a point between maybe 2000 and 3000rpms that the motor seems to flood and there's a drain in power, but only for a second or two! The car's got 217,000kms on the clock and the injectors have never been cleaned! If my lack of economy and power issue could be linked to injectors can someone direct me to a place in Melbourne's South-East that can take them out and clean them for a relatively cheap price. I got quoted roughly $300 by the joint that did my service! And if it doesn't sound like injectors would someone have an idea of what the problem may be. (I've also still got the original exhaust manifold and cat convertor on the car, replaced the rest of piping with 2.5" cat back. Only other engine mods are topgun leads and SS Induction CAI.)
Cheers all,
Boojakz