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  Mar 30 2005, 11:19 PM
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the TSI I got has a boost guage in it but it is not working right. it shows vac. but when I am pulling boost the needle stops at zero. I know nothing about turbo charged cars this is my first one?
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Apr 2 2005, 08:27 PM
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That means you are not boosting. You probably have a MASSIVE boost leak.
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mitsu90 boost guage install Mar 30 2005, 11:19 PM
turbohcar Is it the factory one in the gauge cluster or is i... Mar 30 2005, 11:56 PM mitsu90 aftermarket Mar 31 2005, 04:57 AM ncgalant Typicly you T the boost guage source line to the l... Mar 31 2005, 06:52 AM JMoushon I ran it off the same place I installed the gauge ... Mar 31 2005, 07:00 AM natedogg If your fpr isn't getting a correct boost sign... Mar 31 2005, 08:36 AM mitsu90 QUOTE (natedogg @ Mar 31 2005, 08:36 AM)If yo... Mar 31 2005, 05:50 PM turbohcar a lack of a rising rate in fuel pressure would pro... Mar 31 2005, 06:55 PM JMoushon I'm more inclined to believe it is an issue wi... Mar 31 2005, 07:02 PM mitsu90 DSM's gotta love em Mar 31 2005, 11:24 PM mitsu90 I am now on my 2nd boost gauge and this one won... Apr 2 2005, 08:04 PM mitsu90 now the car is sputtering at normal speeds if it m... Apr 2 2005, 09:26 PM mitsu90 QUOTE (ncgalant @ Apr 2 2005, 08:27 PM)That m... Apr 2 2005, 09:28 PM turbohcar Boost is positive manifold pressure. If the boost... Apr 2 2005, 10:32 PM mitsu90 Which line does it get hooked up to, the one going... Apr 2 2005, 10:38 PM mitsu90 I think I found the cause of the engine cutting ou... Apr 2 2005, 11:43 PM turbohcar ^^^good idea to get spark plugs with those as well... Apr 3 2005, 08:17 AM mitsu90 what should I gap my new plugs at? Apr 3 2005, 11:49 AM mitsu90 ok installed the new plugs and wires and found it ... Apr 3 2005, 09:09 PM turbohcar how did you come to the conclusion that it was you... Apr 3 2005, 09:32 PM mitsu90 a pic is worth a 1000 words Apr 3 2005, 09:54 PM turbohcar QUOTE a pic is worth a 1000 words
Only if it... Apr 3 2005, 10:17 PM mitsu90 you can't see the big a$$ crack it... Apr 3 2005, 10:23 PM mitsu90 ok back on the topic, what vac line should I be ta... Apr 4 2005, 04:07 AM natedogg Manifold to solenoid. This will give you a readin... Apr 4 2005, 07:06 AM mitsu90 QUOTE (natedogg @ Apr 4 2005, 07:06 AM)Manifo... Apr 4 2005, 04:19 PM
mitsu90 I now have a working boost gauge and from what I c... Apr 4 2005, 05:50 PM |
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