View Full Version : SVO dies when boost kicks in


luggy
11-03-2007, 09:13 AM
I'm looking at an 84 SVO, but the car dies when the boost kicks in. I'm not really familiar with turbos, and the owner says the turbo was rebuilt about 40K ago, Car has about 110K. Any ideas on what to look at?

The body and interior are in great shape, except that the from seats have been changed out to another mustang style. What do you think is a good price?

Thanks.

sleeper_inc
11-03-2007, 11:13 AM
Your more likely than not blowing spark out, pull plugs, put new ones in at a smaller gap. Also to make sure nothing else is wrong, pull codes[8D]

luggy
11-03-2007, 12:45 PM
Thanks sleeper. I'll check those out.

mg man 75
11-11-2007, 05:03 PM
Losing boost, {split intercoolerhose, large leak,] need new cap wires etc. How old is fuel filter? Weak fuel pump {install gauge to test]. Hose on input of turbo sucking together. Make sure wires in it and stiff.

Jugador
11-11-2007, 07:00 PM
i'd guess boost leak just from my experiences

plazma
11-12-2007, 04:19 PM
I'm always a big fan of the old hose infront of turbo collapsing. Make sure the spring is in there and it's not to easy to squish.

MIGISMALLS
02-14-2008, 08:22 PM
well i just experienced the same thing today. i was driving and gave it some gas hit some boost and wen i shifted to third and gave it gas i noticed the car was off. i dont know what happened if other times i boost all the way and nothing has happened but its just sometimes that my car turns off wen i boost. any ideas?

sleeper_inc
02-14-2008, 08:26 PM
Have youdone any thign different to your car lately?

MIGISMALLS
02-14-2008, 08:30 PM
no i havent, ive had it the same for quite some time now. no new mods or anything, i think its pretty strange.

sleeper_inc
02-14-2008, 10:07 PM
Last tune up?

TBird232ci
02-15-2008, 02:55 PM
Fuel pressure.

MIGISMALLS
02-16-2008, 05:27 PM
i dont remember the last tune up but ill make sure to check the plugs then. and how do i check my fuel pressure?

sleeper_inc
02-17-2008, 10:39 AM
Buy a fuel pressure gauge;)