 Boost problem, Any thoughts appreciated |
 May 8, 2011 - 1:24 PM
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I recently installed a new clutch, which I have done numerous times before and ever since, my car won't boost pass 11psi. I had it it set at 15-16psi previously. I double checked and readjusted everything I could possibly think of but it did not help. I don't think this is a boost leak but I may be wrong. So this morning I decided to disconnect the nipple coming from turbo to the actuator to see if boost will creep since the actuator is now disconnected. And still I will only boost to 11psi! So now I'm thinking maybe the wastegate is stuck open? or it this a boost leak? Car boost fine to 11psi with no signs of leak or hesitations. It just wont go pass 11psi regardless of weather I turn boost controller up or down. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I also installed new plugs, wires, dist cap & rotor hoping to solve this but it didn't make any difference.
Thanks This post has been edited by malecrod: May 8, 2011 - 1:25 PM -------------------- 3sgteing.
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May 24, 2011 - 2:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 30, '05 From MN Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
As promised, I'm posting my version of alternative to the bracket/ clocking the turbo. I have not install the turbo on yet to see if it all works properly. But I will let you know when I do.
So I recently had issue with my bracket for clocking the turbo as in above posts. I decided to find another way of doing this on a WRC turbo I recently bought. The only thing is there is welding involved, but otherwise I kept the actuator in exact same location as OEM by doing all the measurements and welding before removing the actuator. Good thing about doing it this way I think, is that you can adjust the actuator up/down by losing the nuts that are keeping it in place. See pic below. Never mind the welding, still learning, need to clean/brush off this thing a bit. Like I said, I have not installed it yet, waiting on some new exhaust studs to get here first. I don't expect any fitment issues but you never know... Any comment welcomed. 
This post has been edited by malecrod: May 24, 2011 - 2:11 PM -------------------- 3sgteing.
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malecrod Boost problem May 8, 2011 - 1:24 PM
brenton1919 QUOTE (malecrod @ May 8, 2011 - 2:24... May 8, 2011 - 7:46 PM malecrod Okay, thanks. I will check for air leaks. May 9, 2011 - 10:59 AM Smaay if you disconnected the actuator, did you cap off ... May 9, 2011 - 11:04 AM malecrod Yea it was risky thing to do. I actually didn... May 9, 2011 - 11:28 AM injection QUOTE (malecrod @ May 8, 2011 - 1:24... May 11, 2011 - 11:54 AM Darkchylde It sounds like both of your problems have to do wi... May 11, 2011 - 2:10 PM malecrod I think you are right on the money. I have thought... May 11, 2011 - 10:34 PM Darkchylde If your down pipe is anything like mine, you have ... May 12, 2011 - 12:33 AM malecrod Oh thanks man. I didn't think of looking thru... May 12, 2011 - 9:43 AM Darkchylde How'd it go? May 13, 2011 - 12:55 PM
malecrod QUOTE (Darkchylde @ May 13, 2011 - 1... May 14, 2011 - 9:20 PM delusionz u make a good point about the door not opening ful... May 14, 2011 - 6:04 AM Nartanian Yea defiantly sounds like a wastegate problem. It... May 14, 2011 - 9:46 PM malecrod Thanks Everyone!!!
It was the Actuato... May 15, 2011 - 7:02 PM delusionz christ.... whatever works eh? lol May 24, 2011 - 11:41 PM |
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