In this week update I have a lot of developments to share considering the previous.
I forgot to mention that last week the cambelt kit and the water pump were replaced for the first time.
Injectors cleaned and fitted:
Loba HPFP and standard HPFP:
HPFP cam follower: new vs old. I can't see a difference...
CTS Turbo turbo outlet pipe fitted:
CTS Turbo throttle pipe and Forge Motorsport oil catch tank system for vehicles with charcoal filter fitted:
Darkside Developments S3 uprated IC with alloy end tanks and silicone boost hoses fitted:
My mechanic had to replace Forge's pipes because they were too hard and forced the diverter valve hard pipe too much. Today he got a black silicone pipe and test fitted it with success. He also sorted the heat shield rubbing issue increasing the angle of the rear part a bit up:
Has you can see there isn't much room available for so many pipes in that engine bay area. During this fitting he found a cracked pipe going out of the EVAP canister. The small one in the picture. It still hadn't give any error so we weren't aware of this problem:
Today after a bit of online search he found a good and lasting solution. Now he just needs to get the required parts to reinforce that pipe so it doesn't crack again.
The airbox was wrapped in heat protective foil from Tesa. If I ever get another air intake I think I'll cover it with golden tape or something like it, better than this heat protective tape.
I hope I can go get my Ed. 30 next week. It'd be my birthday gift.