Just had an "OH SHIT" moment - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Aztec · 09-28-2015, 03:45 AM

So I had plugged the bottom portion of my inlet hose with a PVC cap and crimped. Recently, I was under the impression that it had fallen out since I was getting lean conditions (due to a hole in the intake system post-maf

I naturally plug the hole with a rubber slightly tapered plug that would adhere better to the rubber of the inlet hose. @Ultramaroon helped me fasten.

HOWEVER.... Today on my way home from getting dinner with my gf, I gave it WOT around a corner and got a check engine light and the car went into limp mode. I pulled over and plugged my tablet into the OBD2 port to see what as up.
It was throwing primarily this code: P2109 code. Dealing with the throttle body.
I ended up taking off my inlet hose and this is what I find....... LOL FUCK ME

This piece that I was using to be a stopper for one of the resonator spots had been sucked into the inlet hose, however, it was JUST big enough to not be sucked into the engine unless I was giving it 100% throttle, at which point it got wedged.... scared me shitless lol

Nothing else to this post, just sharing my horror story and the good that came of it!

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 09-28-2015, 04:14 AM

In hindsight it would've been safer to have a cap that goes OVER not inside the hole

EAGLE5 · 09-28-2015, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

In hindsight it would've been safer to have a cap that goes OVER not inside the hole

That sounds inappropriate. Also, you are right.

Ultramaroon · 09-28-2015, 01:40 PM

Uggh... I asked you if you were sure it didn't get sucked in.

Now I think you understand why I insist we cut down the bigger stopper we bought so it has a shoulder and then clamp that in place. I still have it.

That was damn lucky; once-in-a-lifetime lucky.

86Hiro · 09-28-2015, 02:08 PM

That even had me gasping when I read this....Lucky Lucky! That would've been customer neglect and out of your pocket!

adamg · 09-28-2015, 02:23 PM

Same situation happened to a friend of mine. Im seeing way to many people capping off this section and risking the cap getting sucked into the engine. sketch

Packofcrows · 09-28-2015, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aztec

So I had plugged the bottom portion of my inlet hose with a PVC cap and crimped. Recently, I was under the impression that it had fallen out since I was getting lean conditions (due to a hole in the intake system post-maf

I naturally plug the hole with a rubber slightly tapered plug that would adhere better to the rubber of the inlet hose. @Ultramaroon helped me fasten.

HOWEVER.... Today on my way home from getting dinner with my gf, I gave it WOT around a corner and got a check engine light and the car went into limp mode. I pulled over and plugged my tablet into the OBD2 port to see what as up.
It was throwing primarily this code: P2109 code. Dealing with the throttle body.
I ended up taking off my inlet hose and this is what I find....... LOL FUCK ME

This piece that I was using to be a stopper for one of the resonator spots had been sucked into the inlet hose, however, it was JUST big enough to not be sucked into the engine unless I was giving it 100% throttle, at which point it got wedged.... scared me shitless lol

Nothing else to this post, just sharing my horror story and the good that came of it!

Least it wasnt a sock or cloth like on the Honda forums.

soulreapersteve · 09-28-2015, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Packofcrows

Least it wasnt a sock or cloth like on the Honda forums.

Seriously?? A sock?

MisterSheep · 09-28-2015, 04:36 PM

0.0

thats crazy... You sir are also lucky.

JazzleSAURUS · 09-28-2015, 04:43 PM

WOW! When I did this on the stock inlet tube I used a hard plastic PVC cap with a big hefty lip.

That's crazy!

Glad the Mishimoto inlet I have now gets rid of this.

flippy · 09-28-2015, 05:10 PM

I lol'd

aynickay · 09-28-2015, 07:14 PM

Definitely an oh shit moment thats for sure

Tcoat · 09-28-2015, 07:23 PM

Is it irony that your engine could blow by sucking?

chaoskaze · 09-28-2015, 07:46 PM

OHHHHHH SHIIIT XD

You should be thankful that u didn't get That shiny big throttle body kit

09-28-2015, 03:45 AM	#1
Aztec Lost in the twisties Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ Dark Gray Metallic Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 662 Thanks: 439 Thanked 298 Times in 188 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Just had an "OH SHIT" moment So I had plugged the bottom portion of my inlet hose with a PVC cap and crimped. Recently, I was under the impression that it had fallen out since I was getting lean conditions (due to a hole in the intake system post-maf I naturally plug the hole with a rubber slightly tapered plug that would adhere better to the rubber of the inlet hose. @Ultramaroon helped me fasten. HOWEVER.... Today on my way home from getting dinner with my gf, I gave it WOT around a corner and got a check engine light and the car went into limp mode. I pulled over and plugged my tablet into the OBD2 port to see what as up. It was throwing primarily this code: P2109 code. Dealing with the throttle body. I ended up taking off my inlet hose and this is what I find....... LOL FUCK ME This piece that I was using to be a stopper for one of the resonator spots had been sucked into the inlet hose, however, it was JUST big enough to not be sucked into the engine unless I was giving it 100% throttle, at which point it got wedged.... scared me shitless lol Nothing else to this post, just sharing my horror story and the good that came of it! __________________ NEW CAR!🚨🏎️⛽ 2014 BRZ: Edelbrock SC, CSG ZachTune, Jackson Radiator/Oil cooler, lightweight flywheel, CNT UEL, Berk OP/FP, Ark Grip Catback, Carbon fiber Driveshaft Aztec's Build Thread

09-28-2015, 04:14 AM	#2
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09-28-2015, 01:40 PM	#4
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09-28-2015, 04:43 PM	#10
JazzleSAURUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ LTD, 05 FXT Location: Western MA Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 561 Thanked 560 Times in 353 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	WOW! When I did this on the stock inlet tube I used a hard plastic PVC cap with a big hefty lip. That's crazy! Glad the Mishimoto inlet I have now gets rid of this. __________________ SOLD: 2015 WRB BRZ Limited ('02 WRX BBS, S-04's, Stoptech Sport pads, MXP SP, AVO drop in filter, Mishimoto Intake tube, decatted header, OFT 93 Stage 2 EL Tune, Kartboy rear shifter bushing, Whiteline transmission and subframe lockout bushings, ST Coilovers, SPC Camber bolts w/smaller crash bolt, SPC LCA's & SPC Toe Arm bushings, Red TOMs, TRD Wing.)

09-28-2015, 07:23 PM	#13
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09-28-2015, 02:08 PM	#5
86Hiro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Wauchula,FL Posts: 213 Thanks: 4 Thanked 43 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That even had me gasping when I read this....Lucky Lucky! That would've been customer neglect and out of your pocket!

09-28-2015, 02:23 PM	#6
adamg Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: brz Location: United States Posts: 780 Thanks: 194 Thanked 405 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Same situation happened to a friend of mine. Im seeing way to many people capping off this section and risking the cap getting sucked into the engine. sketch

09-28-2015, 07:14 PM	#12
aynickay Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: '15 FR-S Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 20 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Definitely an oh shit moment thats for sure

09-28-2015, 07:46 PM	#14
chaoskaze The Fail Boat Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: CWP S.B. Location: LasVegas Posts: 3,028 Thanks: 4,720 Thanked 1,294 Times in 874 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OHHHHHH SHIIIT XD You should be thankful that u didn't get That shiny big throttle body kit

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