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luke89

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My 6 feels down on power,I don't think it's one big issue more a case of a few little things chipping away at my bhp.the exhaust seems restrictive and its due an oil change which I'm ready to do. However I have read that the injectors could be causing a dip in power so I'd like to clean them before the oil change so that anything that is broken loose from the injectors comes out with the oil.

I'm guessing the forte stuff is my best bet but what sort of results should I see from it? The injectors have never been cleaned in 116k miles.

Any tips hugely appreciated.
Posted 21st Dec 2014 at 16:50
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bigbadbowen

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Get them done properly

Check your air temp sensor as well as if it's playing up it will give the ecu funny readings
Posted 21st Dec 2014 at 16:52
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welshpug!

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better to get them sent off to be tested and cleaned than wasting money on fuel treatments

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Posted 21st Dec 2014 at 16:53
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luke89

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I would but I can't be without the car for 2-3 days sadly. Is it a complete waste of time then? I've read Good things about the forte stuff.


I'll check the air temp sensor as well cheers, is that cleanable?
Posted 21st Dec 2014 at 17:04
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welshpug!

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grab a spare set of injectors Thumbs up

no point cleaning sensors tbh, rare it does anything, just look at the testing sensor FAQ and get pokey with the multimeter, dont try to remove it as its a bugger to get out.

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Posted 21st Dec 2014 at 17:10
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RetroPug

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http://mrinjectoruk.co.uk/

They do seal and filter kits for gti6 injectors. 14 for a full set or so.

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Posted 21st Dec 2014 at 17:16
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luke89

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Very helpful as always WP. Been a few years since I got the multimeter out so that FAQ will be very handy. The right hand (coolant?) Temp gauge on the dash goes up to full when I put the ignition in the acc position so I need to work that out to.
Posted 21st Dec 2014 at 17:17
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luke89

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Cheers retro, I do have a whistle noise for a second from the injector area when I come off the throttle so they probably need new seals.
Posted 21st Dec 2014 at 17:19
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Mossy1985

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luke89 wrote:
Very helpful as always WP. Been a few years since I got the multimeter out so that FAQ will be very handy. The right hand (coolant?) Temp gauge on the dash goes up to full when I put the ignition in the acc position so I need to work that out to.


The oil temp gauge doubles as a level sensor and it's the level that is read when just the ignition is on, so the needle going round to the right is normal. You should worry if it stays to the left as that would mean you are low on oil

Dave
Posted 21st Dec 2014 at 17:34
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luke89

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Brilliant cheers Dave.
Posted 21st Dec 2014 at 17:37
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buzzbrightyear

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How much are new ones?

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Posted 21st Dec 2014 at 18:00
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mechanical_repairs

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I can do you four used ones posted for £20, you can then send them away and have them cleaned?

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Posted 21st Dec 2014 at 18:14
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luke89

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Do you have any known good abs sensors whilst I'm at it Carl?
Posted 21st Dec 2014 at 22:54
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buzzbrightyear

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Mossy1985 wrote:
luke89 wrote:
Very helpful as always WP. Been a few years since I got the multimeter out so that FAQ will be very handy. The right hand (coolant?) Temp gauge on the dash goes up to full when I put the ignition in the acc position so I need to work that out to.


The oil temp gauge doubles as a level sensor and it's the level that is read when just the ignition is on, so the needle going round to the right is normal. You should worry if it stays to the left as that would mean you are low on oil

Dave


Catches a few new owners out that one.

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Posted 22nd Dec 2014 at 01:23
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woody.

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buzzbrightyear wrote:
Mossy1985 wrote:
luke89 wrote:
Very helpful as always WP. Been a few years since I got the multimeter out so that FAQ will be very handy. The right hand (coolant?) Temp gauge on the dash goes up to full when I put the ignition in the acc position so I need to work that out to.


The oil temp gauge doubles as a level sensor and it's the level that is read when just the ignition is on, so the needle going round to the right is normal. You should worry if it stays to the left as that would mean you are low on oil

Dave


Catches a few new owners out that one.


Mine flashes as well as going round to the right, I guess that's still ok right?

Or is it because it's been milkfloat-ed?
Posted 22nd Dec 2014 at 18:57
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luke89

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Post #16
Just an update on this, I fitted a new ICV to the car tonight and took it for a good half an hour blast, the first time I've really been able to take it a proper full on drive since I got it. Things I noticed are 1. I need to learn how to drive it, more often than not I found myself changing up too early and it seems to only pull from 4k onwards. And 2. I really need to find some low down torque, even with my driving adjustments it still feels very sluggish until you get to 4k,like it should be that bit sharper.

Cracking drive all in all though and the new ICV has stopped the car cutting out, its still hard to drive on the clutch as the revs seem to drop after every time I give it a little rev but I'll get used to that.
Posted 23rd Dec 2014 at 00:25
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adam b

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Dirty injectors would hurt top end power rather than low down. Sounds like cam timing could be very slightly out if it comes in at 4k. They might be slightly retarded

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Posted 23rd Dec 2014 at 07:47
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buzzbrightyear

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They don't really pull properly until 4k anyway

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Posted 23rd Dec 2014 at 10:02
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welshpug!

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youve got a crap one if its like that, mght aa well buy a honda Razz

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Posted 23rd Dec 2014 at 12:17
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luke89

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Im hoping the oil change and new plugs will perk it up along with fitting a non blowing oem exhaust!
Posted 23rd Dec 2014 at 12:46
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