ae85 fiend Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 So story short, my mechanic fiddled with my twin 45's on my worked 4age when he was pissed. Been running about in it every so often for the last year - maybe 8 or 9 times? for a quick blat. And after we swapped the bodies/ running gear to another coupe we decided it was time to get the dellortoes fixed/ rejetted/ timing all set up/ flat spots all done... We took it to CSL in New market, paid $820 for him to repair, and he did. But now, it seems that there is a WHOLE LOT less power in the motor? No longer as quick, can not keep up anything slighted worked... We did get it back from him with the fuel regulator set on 1 ( the rally dudes that built the motor had it previously set to 3 ) We took it for a blat set on 1. No power whatso ever. Decided it might be due to the regulator being set on 1, so changed it back to 3. Still not as much power as prior and it still seems to be starving of fuel... I'm just wondering what could be wrong? I'm a Law student, and im no way a mechanic. But im thinking he could have buggered up the jets or soemthing? Should I take it back to him and ask WTF? Or what should I do? Any help is greatly appreciated. PS. Everything was exactly the same from my previous coupe. Right down to the interior... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Take it back to him and state your issues. They obviously screwed it up... Do they have a dyno? That's the only way to get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae85 fiend Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Not too sure if they have a dyno, I was recomended him by a whole heap of people, so assumed he was good. Will give him a call tomorrow and see if he'll remedy it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 You don't need a dyno to do it, I have a road tune on my Kent and it is pretty good. Have you checked the timing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eke_zetec_RWD Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Dnt think road tuning in the aucks would be a option? Dynos make life pretty easy and safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae85 fiend Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Nah, he didnt even road tune it though, 'cause being uncerted ( no reg/ no wof ) as its only jjust finished being put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Fair enough, I was simply making the point that it isn't mandatory that you tune on a dyno, of course it makes it easier though. I got my Lotus tuned by Palmside in CHCH, they had no issues with it being no wof/no reg hahaha. Do a plug chop and check the timing then report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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