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    Hey there

    I've been checking out this site for almost two years and thought it about time to register.

    I'm originally from Somerset and moved to New Zealand in 2000. I always wanted an S2 and managed to get one of only twelve in the country.

    Black late 1994 - standard apart from Milltek rear, de catted, Mark H mod and slightly dodgy MAK alloys that were on the car when I bought it.

    Here's my question...when I quickly rev the engine, the WGFV clicks like crazy when the revs get up high - and I can feel it when I touch the WGFV. Have searched the posts on here to see if this is as it should be but couldn't find a yes or no answer. The car goes pretty well, but a little spluttery above 3K...I'm thinking WGFV but want to make sure before I spend hard earned Kiwi $ and place an order to Germany.

    I took it out and washed it out with WD40 and some carb cleaner - two of the three pipes I could blow though, so that's good. Checked (visually) the surrounding hoses and they seem fine.

    Anyway, first question of probably many...and thanks for your advice.

    Cheers

    Martin

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    Welcome

    Hi, to the site, I can't answer your question but I expect someone will on here,I've found this site to be very helpful and I've learned a lot about my Stu.
    Best wishes Condor..
    :wave: :thumbs:

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    • #3
      Amazing how the Internet makes this world so small. I also cant answer your questions sorry, just saying hello

      I am sure some knowledgable members will answer your questions soon though.

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      • #4
        Welcome on board. Before pointing the finger at the WGFV i'd get a boost leak check done, has the car been chipped?
        Greg

        S2Forum.com Administrator & Webmaster

        '93 Coupe with a few tweeks

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        • #5
          Boost leak and earth-strap check would be good.

          Could be a dicky WGFV alright - not unusual - they aren't obscenely expensive either - as long as you buy from the UK. Dread to think what the dealers in NZ would charge ?

          Must be great to have one of only a dozen cars in your country. Welcome on board - don't lose heart with niggles on this car - it is worth it when they go right

          Paul
          Paul Nugent
          Webmaster http://S2central.net
          Administrator http://S2forum.com

          1994 S2 Coupe ABY - aka Project Lazarus
          2001 A6 allroad 2.5TDi - family tank
          2003 S4 Avant 4.2 V8 - daily burble

          Purveyor of HomeFries and Exclusive agent for Samco hose kits (S2/RS2)

          There are only 10 kinds of people that understand binary - those that do, and those that don't

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          • #6
            Thanks for the welcomes.

            It's not been chipped as far as I know.

            No garages do boost leak tests over here, so might have to make up one of those homemade jobs...see that's been talked about on here at the moment.

            How do I do an earth strap check?

            A WGFV ordered from Germany to NZ are about $200, so about 80 quid, plus postage. What do they cost in the UK?

            Martin

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