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406 exec petrol turbo

Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:52 pm
by bones660
hi all . i have a petrol turbo 406 . just fitted a new turbo [old turbo seized]. plus oxeygen sensor . [ to stop the pinking] . found out it was not the lambda sensor . as still pinks . it tends to pink from 3 gear up when you excelerate . power seems to be down . ie doesn't feel as if the turbo is boosting like it should . compare it to a 21 turbo . the 21 will eat it . i know the 21 has a bigger turbo . but i feel there should be more turbo feel than there is . also i get a strong smell of petrol coming from the drivers side . but have found no fuel leaks . any ideas and help would be much appreciated . 8)

Re: 406 exec petrol turbo

Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:18 pm
by mjb
The turbo on those things is VERY subtle (but you'll know if it's not there :shock:), combined with the lazy valve timing and soft seats+suspension means it feels a lot slower than it is.

Pinking is also common on these things. Never worked out why...

Re: 406 exec petrol turbo

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:56 am
by Doggy
Knock sensor / connections?

Re: 406 exec petrol turbo

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:54 pm
by bones660
dogslife wrote:Knock sensor / connections?
where is the knock sensor located on these cars . :idea: