Singvogel
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Here's a pic of my engine bay - see if you can spot the Synergy.
Clue #1: Its wrapped in bubble wrap for shock-proofing, then its in a Zip-Lock bag for water-proofing.
Clue #2: Top right.
Have you got the dash switch option? There's a handy rubber grommet you can use.
S.
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why do you keep what looks like a oil bottle by battery ??Here's a pic of my engine bay - see if you can spot the Synergy.
Clue #1: Its wrapped in bubble wrap for shock-proofing, then its in a Zip-Lock bag for water-proofing.
Clue #2: Top right.
Have you got the dash switch option? There's a handy rubber grommet you can use.
S.
Singvogel
Well-Known Member
Old rallying habits never die.
I've got lots of stuff stored like that - never moves. Scrutineers never comment either.
Engine oil, coolant, Millers, windscreen wash concentrate, easy and quick.
is that the grommet by the break servo somewhere u mentioned in another thred ??Here's a pic of my engine bay - see if you can spot the Synergy.
Clue #1: Its wrapped in bubble wrap for shock-proofing, then its in a Zip-Lock bag for water-proofing.
Clue #2: Top right.
Have you got the dash switch option? There's a handy rubber grommet you can use.
S.
Singvogel
Well-Known Member
Yes, it is - down a little and to the right of the servo.
Fitting the Synergy itself doesn't take that long - it's getting the cables clipped in tidy and secure that takes a little longer.
The end result is great.
Let us know what you think - are you changing the MAF too?
funny thing my insurance co insured my last freelander td4 manual with this synergy fitted no problem. When i informed them i changed my car for another freelander (auto) with the synergy fitted they said they will not insure it cos its not a modification fitted by a company. so am looking around before i take it out again.
Found it got the wire in ok and got it all running. cleaned out the egr also today what a mess inside, gonna fir the bypass in morning once the egr has dried out. no havent changed the maf yet is it worth it and how easy is it to do ?
Singvogel
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Well done so far - a very mucky job - you'll have dirty finger-nails for a month! ha ha.
Is a MAF change worth it? Depend on how far out your existing MAF is.
RoverRon says they all go out of spec over time. Mine was 6 years and 86K old. Before I bought anything I tried running with the MAF disconnected and I got a bit more power, so according to Ron it could be 'compensated for' by the Synergy2.
After I got the Synergy all set up I tried it with the original Bosch MAF and with the MAF boost section of the Synergy off. I then tried it with the Pierburg MAF and all parts of the Synergy switched on. That was much better.
I'm now running on position 8 - that's high torque and medium power.
Have a good read of Ron's website - so far my findings have agreed with all he says.
Good luck,
Singvogel.
ps check out about the dying duck noises you may get ith the EGR by-pass fitted- an easy little mod. to the small braid vacuum pipes.
