wassup everyone....

I just want to say one thing before I start to get bashed or ridiculed for my post.... I've always wanted an EVO and I was presented with an opportunity to buy one. SO I DID IT!!... i love this car, and cant wait to get a chance to really appriciate it for what i know it can do....

I was HOPING the original owner of the car would be upfront with me and let me know what if any problems are with the car.... because i have already found several. and at this point, i just want to know so i can fix the dam thing and get tags on it.

Granted, some of the issues were very minor but some were because of negligent maintenance and wasnt even brought up to me, when i specifically asked the person...

I was toldseveral times that the car was in great condition, no issues....

i also understand that with buying a used vehicle - you take that chance. i guess i just dont understand how someone can be outright dishonest and lie to your face and your fiances face just to sell a car. i guess i just have morals.

I most likely would have bought the car anyway, despite the issues, because i was willing to put more money into it... but finding them by accident in the process of trying to get the car to just DRIVE without choking on me... thats frustrating.

i guess i am just venting.... its just frustrating when you think you have something - then find out you were deliberatly lied to.

i found today that one of the "nipples" on the wastegate solenoid was broken off and there are NO loose hoses, so i am assuming this wasnt even hooked up.


i was TOLD the car had a turbo xs rfl bov - when in fact its not. i checked last night on their site and the one on my car is nowhere to be found, so i have NO CLUE where this BOV came from. i also dont have the stock one, so i am forced to use it until i get a replacement... which hopefully we can order tonight or tomorrow.

i have also done the following to the car to help fix it and just get it to drive at this point...

**removed untuned SAFC - replaced with a custom flash from Al @ Dynoflash using a TT cable....

**installed a turbo timer

**installed the PROPER clamp on the hose from boost controller to the wastegate. there was a little zip tie (UnTIGHTENED) on there, the hose was easily able to be pulled off

**oh, and the exhaust was hardly on the car, it burnt part of the bumper from being so crooked. i had a bolt put on one of the exhaust hangers and had the muffler clamp tightened - perfect.... why this wasnt done, i have no idea.

i have also ordered a new boost controller from dynoflash - that wil be here hopefully thursday or friday. the one on the car looks homemade and is rusting badly.

if someone knows about this solinoid part, and you can give me some insight on this... please - message me. i have already ordered a new one from the dealer.

i am coming to you all asking for help/suggestions/ advice with my evo... i want it to be in good running condition, and i am new to owning this car.... so please, post if you have some helpful info for me. anyone that wants to jump in head first and lives in maryland, lets talk.

but... if something i said in here bothers you, or pisses you off, please, keep the e-thugging to a Private message and we can discuss there - there is no need for it in the thread. i hope you guys can help me out. i would love to come of some meets but at the rate i am going - who knows when that will be.

thanks for reading everyone....

 

If there was a MBC installed then the wastegate solenoid doesn't need to have any lines running to it. The electrical connector should still be plugged in though. The MBC takes the solenoid out of the loop. The only reason you would need a new one is if you were returning it to the stock boost control setup, where the computer controls that solenoid.

 

Thanks bro..... I looked at the Hallmans boost controller install, and I saw the same thing..... I just wanted to make sure.... But my other issues still persist.

 

bump

 

also..... on the boost solinoid in the pic. there are two hoses the top one is still conected ..... the botton "nipple" was broke off. I will give pics of my car when I can. but the pic shows there are two hoses going into the boost solinoid.



edit: this pic is NOT of my car.

 

Bump......

 

What do the hoses that go on those two nipples go to? Mine didn't even have hoses on the nipples when I got my used '05. It still runs fine though.

 

one goes to the intake, and the other one is deleted with a cap.

I don't know whats going on with this car....

 

please anyone that wants to help a new owner???.....



I don't understand why I have to beg for help on this CAR SITE....

 

You may want to PM a mod and ask to have this thread moved to Evo Engine/ Turbo/ Drivetrain.

 

Cool thanks, I just didn't want my thread closed cause I didn't post this in the newbie forum.

 

Ok, now can I get some help.... I will try to answer any questions about the car that anyone asked to the best of my abilities.... So Ask away.....

I will also try to update as much as possible on the condition of the car.

 

I don't understand what else you need to know. The BCS is no issue at all, because you have an MBC.

Maybe I missed them, but I didn't see you state any other specific problems.

 

What exactly are you attempting to correct? Does the car run? What is keeping you from getting this car tagged and on the street? You have not stated any specific problem(s) with your car. Does it start? Does it idle? Is it drivable? Does it have a boost gauge? Is it making boost? How much? When?

Chances are all of your mods are functioning as they are supposed to. What makes you think your BOV needs replaced? If you want to replace the MBC because it is rusty - fine. But, that does not mean the old MBC was not working.

It sounds like you are attempting to make some improvements to the car's mods. Great! Right now you have kind of a mixed set of mods, but that don't mean they are not working. At this point you simply don't know. Get a dyno baseline and report back to us. This will tell you if your car is performing on par with the mods you have.

When was the motor oil last changed? If not known, change you motor oil, filter, tranny, transfer case, and rear diff to good synthetic oils. Air in the tires OK? Have a 4-wheel alignment done.

Have you checked compression? Boost test? What gasoline are you running? FREE TIP - use 76 brand highest octane available at pumps in your area.

There are a lot of basics about owning a "new" used car that you have not mentioned. Is this your first car? How old are you? If you're sixteen and this is your first car you have a lot of basic car ownership responsibilities to learn. Nothing wrong with that. That's where we all started. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

Yes. because you are using a Manual Boost Controler, The stock boost control selenoid is not a factor. You are not using the ECU's control(the selenoid) to regulate boost, instead, you are releying on the MBC to do it for you. So therefore, there is nothing that needs to be connected to that selenoid, hence why we are telling you not to worry about it.

CJ