Turbo Modification?

[RSV Daz]

hi just taken my is220d in for its 20k service..they kept the car in for some warranty work....they mentioned a turbo modification..anyone know what the warranty work/turbo was?

[RSV Daz]

i dont know what they have done..but it feels more resposponsive from a standing start..hardly any lag..and i tlooks as though fuel economy has got better :)

[Scarlet Pimpernell]

Not aware of a Turbo mod, but there has been an ECU mod or 2 so far. Are you sure that's what they meant?

[RSV Daz]

definatly a turbo mod..they kept the car for three days waiting for the part and it took day and half to do the work..i will call them them to get confirmation of what they actually did..they did the injectors and ecu on the first service

[Northern Boys Luv Gravy]

Do you think if I ask they'll do a turbo mod for my IS250??

[Scarlet Pimpernell]

Can I have an extra one too? A new one that cuts in at 1100rpm, max's out at 1800revs?

[RSV Daz]

right spoke to service dept. and its the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirulation) pipe that was replaced..apparantly there was a blockage...i also note on my invoice two other items:

radiator, aircon L87050-30160 @ £655.13

amplifier assy L88650-53112 @ £313.27

was included but not actually charged anyone know what they are?

[Scarlet Pimpernell]

Well one sounds like the AC Radiator - did you have any problems with the AC in the car, or any leaks?

The 2nd one - summit to do with the sound system? Again - did you have any problems?

What really worries me is that so many diesels are having these valves and pipes replaced due to blockages...doesn't bode well for those who have originals which fail after warranty...

I know it's not a safety issue, but should there not be a recall? There is a risk that these cars could break down at any time, go into limp mode etc....????

[afreemason]

Can I have an extra one too? A new one that cuts in at 1100rpm, max's out at 1800revs?

Yeah ....... No problem ....... get a big hammer and a supra lump with a twin tubbie ...... done deal

:winky: :winky: :winky: :winky:

[RSV Daz]

Well one sounds like the AC Radiator - did you have any problems with the AC in the car, or any leaks?

The 2nd one - summit to do with the sound system? Again - did you have any problems?

What really worries me is that so many diesels are having these valves and pipes replaced due to blockages...doesn't bode well for those who have originals which fail after warranty...

I know it's not a safety issue, but should there not be a recall? There is a risk that these cars could break down at any time, go into limp mode etc....????

i did complain of a musty smell when car starting up from the aircon and puddles of water below car when parked after long journeys.

i didnt have any problems with the sound system though

[afreemason]

Musty smell is fungus in your air con ...... to avoid it in the first place you need to ensure your air con / climate runs pretty much all the time, or you run it for ten minutes on hot and full power just before you finish driving and get out.

To get rid of the problem you have two choices :

1) Run air con hot and fast for circa 15 - 20 minutes a few times to cook the fungus

2) Get an anti bacterial aerosol from Halfrauds ....... thrush cream for your car !!!!!!!

Puddle is, I would guess, usual with aircon in such wet & damp atmospheric conditions as we are currently experiencing.