Vaccum leak and earthing?

[Rainey]

Okay so I'm pretty new to all this but I've finally pulled my Staz off the road to track down some of the niggling problems I've been having with her. Apart from changing plugs, leads, oil, coolant etc. I haven't really touched her mechanically.

First question is: I've found a small tear in the air hose (the big one that comes from the air box to the turbo). Would this be considered a vaccum leak? Should I repair this hose or replace it?



Second question is: I've also found what looks like an earth wire which is not connected to anything, it is located beside the right side of the engine and is hanging near what looks like a mounting bracket coming from the block? This mounting bracket has a thread about the same size as the ring on the end of the wire.... Does it actually belong here?

[Alspos]

Yes. Leak is after airflow meter and will affect mixture. Plus whatever crap gets sucked in.



And I think, Yes.

[Rainey]

Thanks Alspos! I thought so. Would make sense as to why the car only cuts out on idle sometimes (hole expanding/closing).

[WidebodyWoody]

I have a spare one of these if you need to buy one

[Rainey]

Hey Widey, how much and what sort of condition is she in? :beer

[WidebodyWoody]

well I don't know how much they are worth, but it is in perfect condition, came off my widebody. I put a pod filter on, with aftermarket ecu. There are no cracks etc. Just a alittle dusty :P

Umm does anyone know how much they are worth? I am not too fussed on price, but I don't wanna sell it for $10 when its worth $100. (just for example)

[JD_Stazza_Brendan]

Didnt someone say that widey ones are different to Aussie ones somewhere?

Maybe compare it to your JA one Woody to see if its the same.

[Rainey]

I understand that Woody, let me know if you can find how much they are worth. Also as Brendan said, can you check to make sure it will fit the JA/JB if it is from your Widey? :beer

[Alspos]

For the time being you could duct tape it and see how it goes. Should hold for a while, it doesn't get hot or anything.

[WidebodyWoody]

yeah you can do what alpos said. Duck tape wouldn't last ages, but it will work as a test. The hose from memory has an extra hole in it, which you can easily plug up. My JA one is the same though I think, because I plugged a hole in that too. Plugged it with a spark plug rofl

[OLD FART]

I have one that I got from a dealer who said it was the last one in the country & was on my car 4 app 5k b4 I went mpi and is in perfect (as new )condition
offers n e 1 ???
Woody I didnt give permission 4 u to use my photo in your avitar :x

[WidebodyWoody]

but you just look so damn hot in it rofl

[OLD FART]

but you just look so damn hot in it rofl

Dam!! now everybody knows who the Stig really is :D

[Rainey]

I have one that I got from a dealer who said it was the last one in the country & was on my car 4 app 5k b4 I went mpi and is in perfect (as new )condition
offers n e 1 ???
Woody I didnt give permission 4 u to use my photo in your avitar :x

Last one in the country? I guess all those stock Starions still circulating are in big trouble now. rofl

How much?

[redzone]

a good one is worth up to $100 if perfect. there is also another way to repair them that has been covered here before so no drama for the other stockers.. and no a 2.6 widey intake pipe will not work on a 2lt car...