More info on the problem, as I search the archives for possible answers:
- this happens at ~3000 rpm
- the dash detonation light (if it is what I think it is) does not flash.
Charlie
On 09/15/2005 7:47 PM, "Charles Lincoln" <charlie.lincoln@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Looking at a 1987 505 Turbo, with ZF4HP22 Auto trans, to purchase. I
> don't know anything about turbos, yet (my current '87 has the XN6 engine).
>
> The turbo seems to kick in and then immediately cut out. e.g. At 40 mph,
> depress accelerator: transmission kicks down and car starts to accelerate,
> one hears a hiss which I gather is the turbo kicking in, and then it sort of
> falters and just maintains the current speed at the higher rpm with the
> accelerator still fully depressed.
>
> The dash turbo gauge does not work.
>
> From reading about others turbo issues on the list, I will start by
> speculating might this be the overboost safety valve? If so, is that just
> an adjustment issue?
>
> What are some other possibilities and what's the worse case?
>
> Any ballpark on what repair might cost (parts anyway); so I can decide
> whether to get this car and how much to offer.
>
> Charlie Lincoln
> clincoln@spiritone.com
> 503-636-0012
> 877-495-8467
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