Whats This

[si89 mk3ph2]

like above what the hell is this for i found it on a astra"s break line after the non return valve

does any one know what it is

 

[16vsport]

i sure its one of them things that are supposed to improve fuel consumption and delivery. cant think what theyre called tho,

just remembered theyre called an ecotek valve

 

[si89 mk3ph2]

i just read about them they are called ecotek any one got one on there astra

 

[16vsport]

go to http://www.ecotekplc.com this is who makes them

 

[si89 mk3ph2]

thanks bud
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[danh]

IIRC Andy with the White 3 door has one. dont know if he rates it or not though. Drop him a PM, he might take a while to reply though

 

[nige-p]

piece of rubbish increases you mpg by basically feeding extra air into your engine so making it run lean, bin it

 

[si89 mk3ph2]

thanks for replys people

 

[si89 mk3ph2]

i have read on other forums that if fitted to an spi it can cause the 4th piston to run a bit lean and course a big problem is this true cos i dont no what to belive most people said its good but im not sure please help if you have any more imformation on these things

 

[MK3MAD]

It fits in the brake servo pipe mate, its faulsly advertised, it wont increase mpg and it makes your brake **** as the servo is not geetting full preasure (basically try using your brakes with the engine off, its almost like that), leave it well alone mate,

 

[si89 mk3ph2]

how do you know this mk3mad if i may ask bud

 

[MK3MAD]

Im a mechanic mate, Think of the logic of it mate, you cut you brake servo pipe? and put a breather in? by all means you can try this but i dont recommend it,

 

[si89 mk3ph2]

thanks bud

 

[tintin]

I used to have one and it didn't seem to do any thing so i took it out a sold it.

 

[Andy_Mk3]

Basically it's just a controlled air leak.. but like said above it's a load of crap.

 

[fleck]

lean engine = melted pistons = big fat wet tears

 

[si89 mk3ph2]

lol fair enough people i didnt pay anything for it just wondered what it done lol