franko1

hi all, ive just bought a 2001 bugeye wrx and it has a couple of problems! it wasnt running right when i bought it, jerky and lacking power low down, ive since fitted an induction kit and a dump valve but no change, if anything its worse! it now wont run with the airflow senser plugged in, it does drive with it unplugged but it is obviously erratic. i have tried a replacement but no change. also the car is getting hot after a run when at a standstill or moving slowly and raising the revs over 3000 rpm makes the needle drop instantly, could this be an airlock?

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iTrader: (1)

The induction kit is causing turbulence which sends the MAF haywire, I have this problem annually (MOT) I would guess that when you run with the MAF disconnected the fuelling is VERY lean hence the overheating. More importantly you could be having a lot of detonation which is a killer for the engine. Put the standard airbox back but with a decent panel filter. Then try bleeding the coolant system.