1995 Turbo Technics E320 Coupe

[The German Flower Pot]

Ive got this car and have had it for 2 months but need to replace the turbo hoses

any idea what they are

im sure if i went to a stockist of silicone hoses and told them what car i have they would ask for part numbers and the like

so any ideas?

mainly the 2 hoses that connect to the 2 turbos and the big one under the radiator

i say new hoses but this is the problem

the car starts ok and then idels lumpy, then you put it in drive and it sometimes stalls and when it does not you can floor it and the car will barly move and then after about 10 seconds and without getting any revs it will suddenyly start to kick into life then creep to about 25mph (3,000 revs) then wooooooop its off

top end wise its ok as when we picked it up we were going through hatfield tunnel on the A1 and it was level with my other car (w124 '94 e320 coupe) doing 60mph then we both gave the cars full power and the turbo left me behind at a rate of knotts

any ideas?

 

[jberks]

As its a turbo technics built system, I'd contact them in the first instance. They would probably be able to give you a full build spec.

 

[The German Flower Pot]

THAT WAS MY FIRST PLAN OF ACTION AND IVE EMAILED THEM BUT ALAS NO RESPONSE

damn caps

so ive read that they dont like emails so i might ring them up as the car has sat on my drive way for 2 months and not moved and id love to take it out and shock a few people as the car looks bog standard and has awful alloys and is dirty with a cracked rear light so looks like a heap

would i be right in asuming that all the pipes they have used would be standard pipes and not custom made for that car

 

[jberks]

I don't know much about TT but I'd expect that where they could, they'd use stock items. Custom made pipes would out the price up considerably though to get a stock item the right size and shape may have been a challenge so who knows.
I've come across lost of firms that ignore emails. They have a web site because that's what you do, but they don't monitor the mail boxes properly. I'd go with a phone call.
At the end of the day, it's effectively a custom job and TT cars were quite rare so they're likely to be the only people with a clue.

 

[eGuru]

Have dealt with Turbo Technics some years back and very helpful. They are based in my town and used to know the owners. Call them 01604 705050.

 

[The German Flower Pot]

thanks eGuru

ill ring them now

 

[The German Flower Pot]

wow

just rang them (damn nice chap on the phone) and they only charge £45 and hour so with the £1500 ive save to get it running it will be no problem ive just goto ring on tuesday and sepak to john (im sure thats who he said has been there for years)

also they are in northampton which is 20 mins from me, i thought they were on the south coast

 

[Blobcat]

wow

just rang them (damn nice chap on the phone) and they only charge £45 and hour so with the £1500 ive save to get it running it will be no problem ive just goto ring on tuesday and sepak to john (im sure thats who he said has been there for years)

also they are in northampton which is 20 mins from me, i thought they were on the south coast

Great news, you may find that they remember the vehicle and will be as keen as you to get it back to full health. Pls take a few piccies and keep us updated.

 

[The German Flower Pot]

Blobcat, ive put pics of my 2 current and 1 past cars up here....

http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?p=177106#post177106

but where do i put these pics so people can comment on them?

 

[Blobcat]

Blobcat, ive put pics of my 2 current and 1 past cars up here....

http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?p=177106#post177106

but where do i put these pics so people can comment on them?

You can put them into the "Members cars discussion" area

 

[The German Flower Pot]

its a big site so bare with me

where have i put it

and where is the bit you said to put it?

i dont want to put it in the wrong bit

ive looked and could not find the members cars part

 

[Blobcat]

This is the section: http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=27
If you get it wrong I know someone who can fix it for you ;-)

 

[The German Flower Pot]

ah the finite powers of being a mod (something i currently have the pleasure of at a secret site known only 2 me and a lonly badger)

ill get a beavering

 

[The German Flower Pot]

ive just gone to see the page that i had put my cars on and its gone!

any idea why?