Stock BOV Problem, leaking Options

[thedrunkfish]

I have recently sold my 6g celica and purchased a st215 gtt caldina. Couldnt find any forums that deal with the caldina so thought i would post here as the 3sgte is very similar to the on in the st205.
The factory blow off valve is leaking, the cover pops off all the time. I can clip the cover back into place and it works ok but then it pops off and just starts leaking again, very frustrating. Do i just need to replace the unit or is it a common problem thats easy to fix.
Cheers.

[easternpiro1]

I have recently sold my 6g celica and purchased a st215 gtt caldina. Couldnt find any forums that deal with the caldina so thought i would post here as the 3sgte is very similar to the on in the st205.
The factory blow off valve is leaking, the cover pops off all the time. I can clip the cover back into place and it works ok but then it pops off and just starts leaking again, very frustrating. Do i just need to replace the unit or is it a common problem thats easy to fix.
Cheers.

I have a caldina motor as well and MOST parts are very similar to the 205. if i can see a pic to be sure its the hard plastic BOV i think it is would be great, but when i first got my swap done i noticed air constantly leaking from the blow off valve found out the spring was not strong enough so i just bought a new one

I would suggest buying the HKS ssqv it workes along with the boost pressure (there is a diagram in a thread a few below this one)

This post has been edited by easternpiro1: Feb 24, 2008 - 3:51 PM

[Cuts_the_Pilot]

you could put something around the bov to stop it comming off, hose clamp, cable ties.
or like has been said just abuy another one, hks ssqv a pretty expensive when compared to other brands, i personally like turbosmart supersonic and megasonic because they are a large, good flowing and excellent sounding bov (decent whoosh sound insted of a high pitched bird kind of sound)

all personal preferance though.

[thedrunkfish]

Thanks for your replies. Yes it is a hard plastic one attached to the air box. I figured the stock one was designed specifically for the engine so i just got another from the wreckers and replaced it, 5 minute job. Boosting very nicely now, I beleive st215 boost 14psi standard 257hp. The other reason i didnt go for hks or turbosmart was the price and i dont particularly want a loud one. Going to hok up the boost gauge tommorrow should be fun.

[easternpiro1]

Thanks for your replies. Yes it is a hard plastic one attached to the air box. I figured the stock one was designed specifically for the engine so i just got another from the wreckers and replaced it, 5 minute job. Boosting very nicely now, I beleive st215 boost 14psi standard 257hp. The other reason i didnt go for hks or turbosmart was the price and i dont particularly want a loud one. Going to hok up the boost gauge tommorrow should be fun.

GREAT! just dont boost over 16-17 without making some minor changes. mine dynoed at 15psi 266whp