hey guys just looked over a 1992 k uk auto tt last week and when i took it a test drive it seemed ok. but after driving for about 5 mins, when i floored it the boost guage went up but there was no surge in power. and there was a belt squeal and some kind of "whoosh/rattle" kinda sound, this was at 40-45 mph. when i stopped and spoke to the guy i said there must be turbo problems. he tried to start it up and it wouldnt go. then discovered no petrol in car. after the initial test id already decided to walk away. guy text me half hour later saying running great with no problems after putting petrol in it. said it was air con belts making noise. now, if it was just petrol, would that cause it not to boost properly or wouldnt it just stutter. need help! sorry such a long winded story, best i describe all problems before i fork out hard earned on a dog!!

 

P.S. does the rubber spoiler that is moulded to boot have metal in it, cos the twin turbo writing is lifted and below that there is rust. so can i take the spoiler off and put the plastic insert from z centre in the hole.

 

thanks guys

Did the car drive ok to start with? I'm no expert as I've not had mine long but I'm guessing the whoosh noise could have been a boost hose popping off. If the hose came off its just a case of finding it and connecting it back on. One of mine came off. Other than that maybe an actuator stuck. I dont think low petrol would stop the car boosting. Shouldnt really let the petrol tank get empty as it sucks a loada crap into the system. Did you even have the air con on to make the belt squeal? Is this a private sale or is the guy a trader? Id be very wary either way

hey guys just looked over a 1992 k uk auto tt last week and when i took it a test drive it seemed ok. but after driving for about 5 mins, when i floored it the boost guage went up but there was no surge in power. and there was a belt squeal and some kind of "whoosh/rattle" kinda sound, this was at 40-45 mph. when i stopped and spoke to the guy i said there must be turbo problems. he tried to start it up and it wouldnt go. then discovered no petrol in car. after the initial test id already decided to walk away. guy text me half hour later saying running great with no problems after putting petrol in it. said it was air con belts making noise. now, if it was just petrol, would that cause it not to boost properly or wouldnt it just stutter. need help! sorry such a long winded story, best i describe all problems before i fork out hard earned on a dog!!

 

P.S. does the rubber spoiler that is moulded to boot have metal in it, cos the twin turbo writing is lifted and below that there is rust. so can i take the spoiler off and put the plastic insert from z centre in the hole.

 

thanks guys

 

Unless its dirt cheap i wouldn't trust anyone trying to sell that forgets to put petrol in the car, says to me there's not a great deal of care taken with the car! The air con would squeal if its on or if the belts loose or the pump is seizeing. As for the boost it could i number of probs most likely is above.

 

The spoiler comes off but u'll need to fill up the holes that are left on top and buy a replacement plastic strip from the zed centre.

 

Would take your time as there are alot of nice zeds about for not alot of money.

thanks for the swift responses! Guy is a dealer, hes putting a new radiator in it today. Hes offering a 3 month warranty and 6 months tax for £2500. What do ye think? I've been lookin for a zed since july. Only got between £2500 - £3000

Is it a standard car? UK or jap and what sort of mileage? My initial thoughts are still too stay away. IF it was a boost hose then it was only a minor prob. But it could be something else. Why has he put a new radiator in? Some warrantys mean nothing, make sure it covers all parts and labour.

Just read top post again. I see it is a Uk car. Any history with it, recent cambelt etc?

thanks for the swift responses! Guy is a dealer, hes putting a new radiator in it today. Hes offering a 3 month warranty and 6 months tax for £2500. What do ye think? I've been lookin for a zed since july. Only got between £2500 - £3000

 

With what you have said i would be very carefull,agree with stenorth's views and how many times have i seen on here people that buy from a garage forecourt thinking they have a great deal only to find its a bag of shite a few weeks later that require at least another 1k to sort,most garages have not got a clue when it comes to these cars,most run a mile and wont work on them,they clag them up and cant wait to shift it especialy if its not running right,personaly i would stay away from this one.Buy from a specialist/importers of good repute in jap cars or one off here thats been looked after and runs sweet.

 

Tony

What a tool for not having enough petrol in it

Warrenty's aren't worth the paper they are written on, they only cover faults NOT wear and tear on components and on a 15 year old car any issues are 90% lokely to be wear and tear, inc gearbox and tub's.

 

It does seem cheep as its from a dealer, so might well be a dog!!!

guy said there was a hole in radiator. I've been lookin for a decent z for ages either too expensive or an import. Me n insurance companies not the best of mates shall we say. So must be uk. The thing is if i get it at this kinda price i'm not expecting a minter, but as long as i'm not gonna spend a fortune on engine repairs. It did drive fine for the first few mins then like i say started to not be as fast. I've heard of a safety boost would that be on if there was a lack me petrol? I really really want my old z back! I'm just desperate to get back in one!

I can't see that a lack of fuel would cause safety boost, and if the guage was reading boost and ther was no go that confuses it even more. The stock guage isn't accurate anyway. I have a UK TT auto and its in safety mode and the standard guage showed normal boost. Even though its in safety boost (7psi) It still shifts very well (267bhp) and theres no lack of power