Technical Twinair turbo / EML issue

[euroben]

So diagnosis agreed by local garage... wastegate is toast.
A brand new not reconditioned full turbo from Mitsubishi is currently being fitted along with new oil feed and return pipes. Apparently an oil & filter change is necessary to gain guarantee. Looking forward to some performance gain...it was the slowest thing ever.....as it effectively had no turbo boost

Why a Mitsubishi turbo?

 

[Andrew Harvey]

That's the OE manufacturer

 

[euroben]

That's the OE manufacturer

That’s interesting, I didn’t know that.

 

[Panda IIs]

That’s interesting, I didn’t know that.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are into all sorts - yes related to the vehicle manufacturers but separate "chapter" https://www.mhi.com/group/mhiet/company/group#turbochargers
My Volvo 940 uses a Mitsubishi Turbo 210k miles.... Older than my 27 year old son

 

[Panda IIs]

So diagnosis agreed by local garage... wastegate is toast.
A brand new not reconditioned full turbo from Mitsubishi is currently being fitted along with new oil feed and return pipes. Apparently an oil & filter change is necessary to gain guarantee. Looking forward to some performance gain...it was the slowest thing ever.....as it effectively had no turbo boost

Never skimp on TA oil changes - new turbo or otherwise! Use decent oil at the right grade (see manual) this is the life blood of and maintains the UniAir unit.

 

[Andrew Harvey]

It's all in the hands of my local garage.
Just waiting now..

 

[Robertybob]

Hi there, Exhaust available off eBay from clickparts centre and rear box 196052387298 eBay number £248.92 delivered
This is for panda twinair 4x4 OE number 51888283 51936169 this is now fitted to our 64 plate panda T/A 4x4… the tone of the exhaust sounds slightly different but heyho it replaced our blowing flexi pipe issue.. aftermarket of course..

 

[Andrew Harvey]

Warranty approved!
Should get it back tonight with a spanking new turbo....see if any performance is available..

 

[euroben]

Warranty approved!
Should get it back tonight with a spanking new turbo....see if any performance is available..

Have you got it back?

 

[Andrew Harvey]

NIGHT & DAY.... what a difference!
I was slightly apprehensive after collection as it had been such a disappointment when I'd bought it...but now a great spirited zippy little thing.
I'd sold a 625HP car and knew it would be a different experience but as sold the car had no go whatsoever. Now it's a terrier of a thing

 

[Andrew Harvey]

This is my other two cylinder Fiat

 

[euroben]

NIGHT & DAY.... what a difference!
I was slightly apprehensive after collection as it had been such a disappointment when I'd bought it...but now a great spirited zippy little thing.
I'd sold a 625HP car and knew it would be a different experience but as sold the car had no go whatsoever. Now it's a terrier of a thing

Brilliant! Glad it worked out

 

[Funky Spike]

OP did I see you are in Kent? Care to share the name of the garage that did the work.
Might be useful for me at some point.

Spike

 

[Andrew Harvey]

Acorn Garage in Canterbury

 

[Funky Spike]

Acorn Garage in Canterbury

Thank you. Just round the corner from where I bought my first Fiat.
I miss Northgate, great little dealer.

Spike

 

[Andrew Harvey]

Fitted the last of the parts except the LHD fog light ..and towbar.
Otherwise ready for action in it's new life - in a new country

 

[euroben]

Fitted the last of the parts except the LHD fog light ..and towbar.
Otherwise ready for action in it's new life - in a new country

What are you going to do about the towbar? I’ve heard they can be funny about towbars unless they are listed on the spec when purchased new

 

[Andrew Harvey]

I bought a towbar specifically for the Cross 4x4