TRD Lost power and rattled??

[TRD269]

I was driving along the HWY this evening at 95-100 and went to give it a squirt to go around a slower car, i didnt go and let off as traffic was coming up quick in the right lane but i thought bugger it ill make it and give it another squirt, the engine started to go, then spluttered (no power) and as i let off i could hear a rattling sound for about 3-4 seconds so i nursed it home the 2-3ks. when i got home i let it idle for a min then got the missus to stomp on it but it sounded normal??

Temp was aprox 25deg

travel time was 16 mins, 10mins down hill, 6mins HWY

fresh PULP 3/4 from red light

Any Ideas??

[Rebz]

When was the last time you filled your car with petrol ??

[bigVAN]

When was the last time you filled your car with petrol ??

fresh PULP 3/4 from red light

Any Ideas??

[VIPZR6]

Has there been any noticeable loss in power since? sounds like a boost leak (possibly)

[Rebz]

When was the last time you filled your car with petrol ??

fresh PULP 3/4 from red light

Any Ideas??

Yeah but like what time...

[TRD269]

I put about 30ltrs of ULP98 from a different servo to my norm, about20ks before it happened. but in an richer area where ULP should be a popular fuel. Done 5ks sat for 3hrs then down the hill.

No it hasnt seemed any different since.

Toyota couldnt see any CPU readings on the episode and have no clues???

[Rebz]

when exactly do you hear this rattling noise ? when reaching high RPMs ?

[VIPZR6]

If you dont mind getting your hands dirty, pull off the intake and check for any debris. Its a far stretch, but what may have happend is something got sucked into the intake, blocking it up, and then when you let off the pressure released and the rattle being the debris falling back into the airbox. I know it sounds simple, but it may be all it was. Worth a shot before you go sinking $$$ in trying to figure it out.

Youl have to undo the hose clamps holind the top of the box onto the charger, and then unclip the top from the bottom. From there you should be able to quickly see if anything is in there

[TRD269]

I dont think it got much past 3000rpm if i did. I was in top gear and dont even think it had thw chance to even kick back when it happened.

Ill give the box a look :-)

[CONROD]

I put about 30ltrs of ULP98 from a different servo to my norm, about20ks before it happened. but in an richer area where ULP should be a popular fuel.

Do you think these people got that rich by spending more money on fuel than they need too!!!!!!!

[TRD269]

Good point!!

[TRD269]

when exactly do you hear this rattling noise ? when reaching high RPMs ?

When the second time i put my foot into it whithin a few seconds