[Cloud9...68]

That would be nice, but adding a turbo to these cars seems akin to assembling a functioning space shuttle from pieces of scrap metal, only at about twice the cost <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/laugh.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> . I'm utterly in awe of your project, but if I tried something like that, it would take me 10 years, and cost as much as a new Gallardo...

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[xrad]

Thanks Cloud9: unfortunately, my project is on hold until after the move.

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[Lonestar968]

X, I'm still stalking your turbo thread. Do you need any help moving so you can hurry up and get back to the project???!!! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[xrad]

Thanks for the offer! New job pays for moving....unfortunately, looks like I won;t get going on the turbo until next year.

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[Anchorman]

Heck, "next year" is only a couple of days away.

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[xrad]

hahah....yep

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[moses]

Despite this thread having drifted off topic, I wanted to just update it.



People were right, hall sensor. I was mixed up when I wrote that the car ran without it plugged in. In my defense, it was christmas day and I was, obviously, distracted between when I had the problem and wrote the post.



The problem with idle was caused by a vacuum leak from the vacuum hose to the HCV having pulled out. If you strip off the outer flexible housing of the connector you can see numbers (on what remained of the hard plastic) that show the polarization to plug it back in. So, a new connector ordered, the old one wrapped with self-sealing tape, the HCV plugged in, everything is good (except the weather).



I need to look into that heat shield, it definitely seems like a good idea.



thanks to all,

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[PorscheDude]

Glad to see you fixed it!

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[Cloud9...68]

Ah, so you were in the same situation as me (and several other of us) - you Hall sensor connector was destroyed, but apparently the sensor itself was still functioning. So, back to my original question - what are the symptoms of a bad Hall sensor? Thanks.

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[xrad]

misfire, bad timing, fails at different times.. and all the same symptoms of bad ignition wires except worse because your high voltage trigger depends on accurate cam timing.

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[sstman]

My plug 'exploded' today after being knocked by accident I am left with the three wires with spade connectors, and the actual female socket, can anyone tell me the correct way to wire them into the female socket?, which colour sequence? from left to right etc HELP!

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[moses]

I'm away from home this week so I can't look at the car but I mentioned in my jan 15 post that you may be able to read wire numbers under the rubber cover if you look carefully.

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