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[bccentaur3]

So finally put the seals on the injector. After I was done, I decided to do a quick pull to see if I was making boost. NO BOOST. I couldn't veen hear my turbo spool up. I'm really pissed now. I guess I'm going to make that boost leak tester crap and see where I'm leaking. I know I;m not leaking from my ic piping. Its hissing sound coming from the intake manifold area. Could it be the throttle body gasket?

[rjbibeau]

does the turbo even spool? is the other side of the actuator capped off? is your waste gate actuator arm clip still on otherwise the actuator arm is dangling and that would open your waste gate and make you not spool at all. as far as the oil pressure gauge...is it electronic or mechanical. if its electronic does it calibrate every time when you start the car. if it does this gauge needs constant power during start up which mean you have to pull the power from an ignition wire. it could be a gasket but your turbo should still spool...little gasket like that wouldn't impede you from hearing the turbo from spooling at all. my guess is it's probably the waste gate actuator arm....check that first.

This post has been edited by rjbibeau: Mar 18, 2008 - 11:39 AM

[bccentaur3]

Wastegate actuator arm stiff as a bulls cock. The other wastegate nipple is capped off. My oil gauge is working properly now. For some reason the guy who tuned my car added 50% fuel at 800 rpm. My car couldn't even hold idle. So I changed that this morning now my car is holding just fine. I'm going to attempt a boost leak test today. Wish me luck.

[rjbibeau]

if you know any mechanics you could see if they can get their hands on a smoker.... this will easily identify your problem.

[bccentaur3]

A smoker?

[mr2nerkitty]

A smoker is kind of like a fog machine
I have never actually seen one but i hear they use them to check for vacuum, fitting, gasket, and exhaust leaks.. They also use them to check for seal leaks like on t tops and doors. They hook it up to the car somehow and pump the smoke into the vacuum lines and it helps find the smallest leaks.
Go to you tube and type in "Vacuum leak smoke test" and it will bring up a few videos on how they work.


I think a friend of mine has access to one. I remember when i told him my Ttop seals were leaking he said he would get the smoker to test the seals. I am not for sure if he still can get one but i can check for you. It would be cheaper than going to a shop.

[mr2nerkitty]

Here's the whole shabang

All Coming:
bccentaur3, tjblacrosse, Muggs, RUNNIN-LOW, 99GT, C3L1CA, Zgear, malecrod, yaj19, rjbibeau, mr2nerkitty, redblur97, Celiracer18

Intinerary:
3:30PM- MOA West Parking Structure (Top or Second-to-top Level)
4:15ish- Roll out in the Celi's

Directions:
Mall > 77 North > 494 West > 94 East > Exit 28 > Right on Hemlock > Right on Elm Creek Blvd > Right on Zachary Ln > Right on Fountains Drive > Arrive at Dave and Busters '11780 Fountains Drive'

My Cell: 612-859-5605

COUGH COUGH

3:30PM- MOA West Parking Structure (Top or Second-to-top Level)
4:15ish- Roll out in the Celi's **EDIT** and 1 3S MR2

[bccentaur3]

Hey Ricks g/f lol...... find out for me pretty please. I'm just getting really depressed over my car right now. Thank you.

[tjblacrosse]

oh yea oops, i forgot. dont jack my 5sfe now when i come. haha jk.

ok so I installed my lights, very nice looking. what colors did you guys choose for your turns and sides? i put the amber/orange in for the turns and a xenon white for the sides. it looks great, just wondering what yal have.

This post has been edited by tjblacrosse: Mar 18, 2008 - 9:35 PM

[ZGear]

Kinda ran out of money with my rims and suspension set-up.....$300 in tools and "stabilizer" bars.....this week I'mma go to GreenBay for a funeral...so there goes my money on gas...

All in all.....roll with what I got so far....

[bccentaur3]

Lol. "stabalizers" lol..... END LINKS

[mr2nerkitty]

Hey Ricks g/f lol...... find out for me pretty please. I'm just getting really depressed over my car right now. Thank you.

Alright will do.
I will call him tomorrow and ask him. No promises though.
Names Ashley by the way NOT RICKS GIRLFRIEND lol

[bccentaur3]

I know, I was just joking around silly gooose.

[mr2nerkitty]

^^^ lol ok
Well I called him today and he didnt answer.
Ill try again tonight after he gets off work and see if I can reach him then.

[99GT]

Saw three coupes on hwy 280 around 5pm.

[tjblacrosse]

Saw three coupes on hwy 280 around 5pm.

dang all at once or spread throughout the drive?

[99GT]

throughout the drive coming home from work. went cruising in stp and saw a few more.

Does anyone know anybody who's completed the gt4 conversion?

[bccentaur3]

Like the whole awd conversion? I am going to have to hit that person up. Ashley no worries. Found my problem. Blown intercooler piping. GOT BOOOST!!!!!!!

[ZGear]

Awww....for a quick second I thought me and Will was spotted.....

[bccentaur3]

lol.... Dude the car is sooo shaky while in boost. Why is this. I know I havent been tuned on boost, but why is it sooo damn shaky. Like it doesn't want to make any more power?