ok so i bought a 90' laser turbo last night and it runs like crap. I know that there are quite a few things wrong with it. When ever i touch the gas in any gear it damn near quites and pops like a mofo. Also the idle is very high sometimes. If there is anyone from Mid Michigan around here that is willing to let me bring it over and fix it please let me know. I have never even been in, let alone own a turbo vehicle. I am SO clueless when it comes to 4g63 engine.... Nothing like my previous 420A.

Im in Mid Michigan. Im willing to drive somewhere to get this looked at. There is just too many things wrong with it for me to list

Start with the basics.
New plugs/wires,
Change the oil and filter,
Fuel filter,
air filter.
Then...
DO A BOOST LEAK TEST!

Yes, do what Tony said. But I would also like to ask why you bought a car that you have zero experience with and is not running (or running well at all)? It's one thing if you at least know how to fix it...well I hope you at least gain some experience from this. But you need to do the work yourself if you are ever going to have a chance with this car. Good luck!

so you are saying that before you bought your first turbo that you knew everything about this car. I bought it for cheap because i want a turbo. It just seems simple to fix with the ISC or TPS. But i dont know about all these data loggers and crap. The oil, fuel filter plugs and wires has all been replaced. I know that i need to do the work myself but its a way different concept then the 420A. Thats pretty shitty that you cut me down for NOT knowing about this. Granted it needs work when i boutght it but still I think you can not have an attitude with me about it. I just want to meet someone from this area that is familiar with the 4g63.

www.dsm.org
www.vfaq.com

boost leak test, compression test, ISC test, etc test.


go to the vfaq, do every test there. ;-)

Originally posted by willy
so you are saying that before you bought your first turbo that you knew everything about this car.

Of course not! But I bought one that was running fine without any problems :) I certainly did not mean to sound like a dick, just writing how I feel. I just don't see the sense in buying a car that you know doesn't run right without having any experience on it. That being said, I pulled my engine, stripped it bare, and put it all back together without any previous experience, so it certainly can be done. It just takes time and money. I would read through VFAQ, get a factory service manual, and run through your issues one by one. It will be frustrating, and will take time, but by the time you are done, you will feel pretty good with yourself for getting the job done yourself, and you will gain some very valuable experience. Sorry for coming off the way I did, and good luck :)

deff do a boost leak check your clamps retighten all of them!! my car did almost the same but i blew an intercooler pipe off on the highway tryin to pass a car lol but yeah boost leak for sure (btw i live in mi too)