Coupe 2.6E Hot Air Box?

Tarquin · 15-08-12, 09:24 PM

Howdy all,

Only owned my coupe for a few weeks, but I've noticed that once the engine gets hot she starts to lose power. Like I did some motorway driving, but once I come off onto normal roads I can feel it's not pulling as hard as it does when it's cooler.

A friend said is may be because the airbox is getting too hot, so I changed the panel filter for a Pipercross, but it hasn't really made any difference. Anyone know if this is a common problem?

Thanks, Tarq

msh · 16-08-12, 03:34 PM

What is "pipercross"?

Get faults read first. Wouldn't be surprised if it would turn out that lambda sender is dead.

Greavesy · 16-08-12, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by msh

What is "pipercross"?

Get faults read first. Wouldn't be surprised if it would turn out that lambda sender is dead.

Pipercross is a make of air filter.

Tarquin · 16-08-12, 04:51 PM

Yeah, its supposed to let the engine breathe 30-odd% better.

I haven't had a look at faults, but will be at a mini meet on Sunday and I think someone said they'll be taking whatever you need to read faults, so hopefully can find out then!

Tarq

BIGGYIN · 16-08-12, 05:44 PM

Has your box been,drilled on the hot side?

Tarquin · 16-08-12, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGGYIN

Has your box been,drilled on the hot side?

Nope, she's all standard apart from the panel filter, and I got a custom stainless from a local company made up today.

I'm hoping it is the sensor problem, makes life easier!

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msh 4 ring whore! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rucava, Latvija Posts: 3,816	What is "pipercross"? Get faults read first. Wouldn't be surprised if it would turn out that lambda sender is dead.

16-08-12, 04:51 PM	#4
Tarquin Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire Posts: 18	Yeah, its supposed to let the engine breathe 30-odd% better. I haven't had a look at faults, but will be at a mini meet on Sunday and I think someone said they'll be taking whatever you need to read faults, so hopefully can find out then! Tarq