Changed crank seal & oil pump seal now no power. Wires hanging. Please Help

arsgst · Sep 29, 2010

I changed the oil pump seal and the crank seal on my 2g 4g63t. I didnt touch anything else and now my car has like no power. The turbo spools and holds 10psi but no power car boggs down and when I got back home there was smoke everywhere. The only thing I can see that happened is some wires under the car around the oil filter came unhooked. Would this cause my problem?
I have circled the wires in this pic. Please help this is my DD :cry:

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kraig milton · Sep 29, 2010

Those wires should not have anything to do with you loosing power. As far as I know. Good luck with the fix! I hope you get it worked out.

arsgst · Sep 29, 2010

Also when I got back the exhaust side of the motor was really hot. I pulled the dipstick out to check the oil and the towel i used was alittle wet and when it touched the dipstick it sizzled. The oil was low though. It had plenty of power before I took it apart to do the seals and now nothing. Im stumped :banghead:

Changed the spark plugs too. ngk

kraig milton · Sep 29, 2010

Just some more input, coming from a guy that cant even get his car started, it might sound basic but hook up those wires so you can atleast see your oil pressure and what not. smoke everywhere? from the exhaust? what color? is the head gasket shot or does it run fine?

rommel rojasgsx · Sep 30, 2010

when you said smoke everywhere is that in engine bay or exhaust pipe. if its engine and your oil was low. then your probably leaking oil. If you dont have a timing belt cover, it shouldnt be hard to spot a leak.

burningforce · Sep 30, 2010

Best way to check the oil level is when the motor is cold and on a flat surface. I hope you find the culprit you might have to back track and see if you can source out the problem.

ArticNemesis · Sep 30, 2010

Did you set the timing belt correctly after you changed the seals?

arsgst · Sep 30, 2010

It wasnt oil smoke. Not sure whet the smoke was from, I did degrease the motor a bunch of times. The oil was low because I had a leak before and forgot to check it again. The timing on the crank was 1 tooth off would this cause a loss of power?

johnmarines · Sep 30, 2010

arsgst said:
The timing on the crank was 1 tooth off would this cause a loss of power?

yes.. it should also be running rough.. at the least.

arsgst · Sep 30, 2010

Heres a pic of how the timing was set. As you can see the crank timing mark is like 1 tooth advanced from the rest. Big problem? doesnt idle rough just boggs bad when I boost it.

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ArticNemesis · Sep 30, 2010

arsgst said:
Heres a pic of how the timing was set. As you can see the crank timing mark is like 1 tooth advanced from the rest. Big problem? doesnt idle rough just boggs bad when I boost it.

You need to fix your timing first off. Second, have you done a boost leak test?

arsgst said:
The oil was low because I had a leak before and forgot to check it again.

Meh. You should be checking your oil level every time, or at least every other time you fill up your gas tank. Driving around with a low oil level is just asking for a broken DSM.

arsgst · Sep 30, 2010

I havent done a boost leak test yet but it was fine before I did all this.

ArticNemesis · Sep 30, 2010

arsgst said:
I havent done a boost leak test yet but it was fine before I did all this.

Well, your symptoms pretty much describe a boost leak. Fix your timing, do a boost leak test.

arsgst · Sep 30, 2010

How can I do a boost leak test?

burningforce · Sep 30, 2010

Here is a good reference on how to build your own boost leak tester or you can buy some on ebay from one of the vendors. http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/380958-boost-leak-test-failed-2.html

arsgst · Sep 30, 2010

Ill do a boost leak test but I had no problem with that before. 10psi by 3500rpm. Im running a 16g with a manual boost controller. As it is now it spools fine and holds the 10psi the car just doesnt go anywhere. Like its hitting a nasty fuel cut or something.

Also can anyone tell me where those wires go in my first pic?

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