Gtm supercharger stg 2 bpv stuck closed?

fryzia23 · 12-21-2013, 01:34 AM

So last night I took my car out for a ride after about 3-4 weeks sitting in the driveway due to winter and noticed my bpv not blowing/ releasing any air. Looks like it got stuck closed and won't open at all. I wonder if it is from sitting and got stuck or maybe it's frozen due to cold weather?
Any ideas how to tackle this problem? Maybe taking apart the bpv , hopefully free it up and lubricate it?

Chuck33079 · 12-21-2013, 09:28 AM

TurboSmart Multi-Spray

I use this on my BOVs.

COSMO · 12-21-2013, 10:03 AM

Nice find chuck but are the ingredients.? petroleum distillates ?

Chuck33079 · 12-21-2013, 11:52 AM

It doesn't specify. It's some "special formula".

Seems to work just fine on mine, but who knows. It might just be rebranded wd40.

Mkai0 · 12-21-2013, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

TurboSmart Multi-Spray

I use this on my BOVs.

+1, I use this on my bpv at least once a year. My bypass was stuck and this fixed my issue.

Cell · 12-21-2013, 03:22 PM

Do the bov end up with some sort of build up that requires some greasing?

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BlkNismo · 12-21-2013, 05:02 PM

i dont find this normal. ive had the hks ssqv on my supra for almost 12 years now, and never has it been stuck in the closed position. even after extended periods between startups.

Mkai0 · 12-21-2013, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cell

Do the bov end up with some sort of build up that requires some greasing?

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 4

Mine had some dirt in it that mixed with the grease that caused it to get stuck. This is mainly due to where the bpv is located. The open part of the bpv was facing directly toward the front of incoming air, but I have since turned it to the side to decrease the amount of dirt that enters the bpv. I'll find out in a few months if that helped.

fryzia23 · 12-21-2013, 09:03 PM

Took the bpv apart today. It was pretty dirty so I freed it up, cleaned it and and lubed it up with little bit of wd 40. Looks like it done the trick for now. If it happens again I will buy the turbosmart multispray.

luigi90210 · 12-24-2013, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlkNismo

i dont find this normal. ive had the hks ssqv on my supra for almost 12 years now, and never has it been stuck in the closed position. even after extended periods between startups.

i agree, the BPV on my eclipse never got stuck and it was on the car for 14 years

axio · 02-20-2014, 01:35 AM

Happens with mine a lot too. Sucks about the location, needing to take the fascia off each time. I ended up using sewing machine oil. A lot cheaper, and according to the Turbosmart website, should work.

Mkai0 · 03-19-2014, 11:36 AM

I'm losing boost again, and its likely the bpv again. Yes, it really sucks to take off the front fascia every time. This time I'm shopping for another bpv that doesn't require as much maintenance. I have my sights set on a Tial unit.

COSMO · 03-19-2014, 01:52 PM

Which bov did they send you with your kit? Mine was supposed to have Tial but they sent another brand. Go figure with gtm..

Chuck33079 · 03-19-2014, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmogirl

Which bov did they send you with your kit? Mine was supposed to have Tial but they sent another brand. Go figure with gtm..

Did you specify Tial? Mine was always Turbosmart unless you wanted to pay for the upgrade.

Mkai0 · 03-19-2014, 03:40 PM

I didn't specify which brand I wanted. In order to use the Tial BPV, I will have to weld on another flange. My shop here in Texas assured me the Tial unit with a supercharger specific spring (softer) will work much better and require a lot less maintenance. I called TurboSmart today and asked them if they had another BPV/BOV to help minimize the every 6 month cleaning, and they were not very helpful and basically said it is what it is. Long story short, I will never buy another Turbo Smart product. It makes me feel good that I sold the TurboSmart EBC that I had when I was going turbo. I'll update everyone and try and get some pictures when the new unit is installed.

12-21-2013, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
fryzia23 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 447 Drives: 2011 MB 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 475	Gtm supercharger stg 2 bpv stuck closed? So last night I took my car out for a ride after about 3-4 weeks sitting in the driveway due to winter and noticed my bpv not blowing/ releasing any air. Looks like it got stuck closed and won't open at all. I wonder if it is from sitting and got stuck or maybe it's frozen due to cold weather? Any ideas how to tackle this problem? Maybe taking apart the bpv , hopefully free it up and lubricate it?

12-21-2013, 09:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	TurboSmart Multi-Spray I use this on my BOVs. Baer383 and Mkai0 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

12-21-2013, 11:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	It doesn't specify. It's some "special formula". Seems to work just fine on mine, but who knows. It might just be rebranded wd40. TerribleONE, elperuano and COSMO like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

12-21-2013, 09:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
fryzia23 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 447 Drives: 2011 MB 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 475	Took the bpv apart today. It was pretty dirty so I freed it up, cleaned it and and lubed it up with little bit of wd 40. Looks like it done the trick for now. If it happens again I will buy the turbosmart multispray. COSMO likes this.

02-20-2014, 01:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
axio Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 271 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Happens with mine a lot too. Sucks about the location, needing to take the fascia off each time. I ended up using sewing machine oil. A lot cheaper, and according to the Turbosmart website, should work. Mkai0 likes this. __________________ GTM Stg II SC w/ Aquamist methanol injection, GTM oil cooler, Berk HFC, Stillen CBE, BC ER coilovers, Hotchkis sways, TWM short shifter, Clutch spring mod, CarboTech XP8s

12-21-2013, 10:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	Nice find chuck but are the ingredients.? petroleum distillates ?

12-21-2013, 03:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	Do the bov end up with some sort of build up that requires some greasing? Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 4

12-21-2013, 05:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
BlkNismo Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 614 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 14	i dont find this normal. ive had the hks ssqv on my supra for almost 12 years now, and never has it been stuck in the closed position. even after extended periods between startups.

03-19-2014, 11:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mkai0 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Somewhere in Texas Posts: 209 Drives: 2008 G35 Sedan Rep Power: 14	I'm losing boost again, and its likely the bpv again. Yes, it really sucks to take off the front fascia every time. This time I'm shopping for another bpv that doesn't require as much maintenance. I have my sights set on a Tial unit. __________________ Eibach, Tanabe, Blitz, Vertini, GTM stage 1.5 SC, Aquamist, Invidia, Alto built 5AT, Edge Racing, Racelogic, GTM driveshaft, 440 whp in 101F TX heat..

03-19-2014, 01:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	Which bov did they send you with your kit? Mine was supposed to have Tial but they sent another brand. Go figure with gtm..

03-19-2014, 03:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mkai0 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Somewhere in Texas Posts: 209 Drives: 2008 G35 Sedan Rep Power: 14	I didn't specify which brand I wanted. In order to use the Tial BPV, I will have to weld on another flange. My shop here in Texas assured me the Tial unit with a supercharger specific spring (softer) will work much better and require a lot less maintenance. I called TurboSmart today and asked them if they had another BPV/BOV to help minimize the every 6 month cleaning, and they were not very helpful and basically said it is what it is. Long story short, I will never buy another Turbo Smart product. It makes me feel good that I sold the TurboSmart EBC that I had when I was going turbo. I'll update everyone and try and get some pictures when the new unit is installed. __________________ Eibach, Tanabe, Blitz, Vertini, GTM stage 1.5 SC, Aquamist, Invidia, Alto built 5AT, Edge Racing, Racelogic, GTM driveshaft, 440 whp in 101F TX heat..

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