Vacuum Leak Question, A bit stumped here |
Vacuum Leak Question, A bit stumped here |
May 10, 2012 - 11:43 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
My car only runs around -19 vacuum when at idle. I have changed from the stock bov to a synchronic bov in hopes that I just had a worn out factory blow off valve, but there is no change in vacuum...my idle improved slightly (but i think this might be due to the synchronic valve in the open position at idle) I have checked and checked and checked for a vacuum leak and have yet to find one. I've replaced several lines, sprayed everything down with starter fluid, re-checked all of my boost clamps etc....Is there something i'm missing here? It seems like I should be able to locate this issue no problem. The car boosts great, but I'm just worried that i've missed something. Are there any common fail points that I should re-check?
Note: both blow off valves are making the same noise. After looking at youtube it would seem that it should just be ONE pssshhh. Mine sounds like psssshpssshhhpssshhh. -------------------- |
May 10, 2012 - 3:42 PM |
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
every car varys a bit.
the BGB says -18 - -22hg is normal, so unless your noticing other problems, i wouldnt worry about it. jenns car starts ~ -16 - -18hg cold, then makes a bit more warm ~20 or so. what kind of gauge you using? and how accurate is it? -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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May 10, 2012 - 6:49 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
youre fine ben, 19-20 is normal, my first swap ran 19 vac. using an auto meter boost gauge. right now, mine on the other hand is reading 15-16 for some strange reason...
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May 10, 2012 - 7:10 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Its an auto meter I can't imagine its very accurate. Defi is a bit out of my price range.
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May 10, 2012 - 7:25 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '10 From Vancouver, BC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Altitude also plays a factor in idle vacuum.
In Calgary (elev. approx. 1,000 m) my car idled at around 16 in when warmed up. In Vancouver (sea level) I consistently get around 19-20. |
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