the funny thing is that this engine according to ikas only ran 2 hours at idle after fully rebuild...
yes, at idle...
more for me to think that the problem was something else...
the funny thing is that this engine according to ikas only ran 2 hours at idle after fully rebuild...
yes, at idle...
more for me to think that the problem was something else...
sadly I think you are right...someones getting screwed!
the nozzles on that engine were on my car for about 50.000km and ran great even with SVO.
only a bit of clatter but that was due also from being a mechanical head.
my engine was a 300.000km 1.6d n/a (jk code)that was dynoed at 140hp fly and nothing happened...
theory says its a weaker engine than a refreshed AAZ so something is not right and i think its the mechanic explanation.

ikas bought them from me, and have them clean and pop tested.
fitted them on the engine and started.
engine lasted 2 hours even at idle were there is no load and temperatures like when running hard...