Boost leak
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Boost leak
I brought my car in for service today and they ran a diagnostic and found I had a "pretty bad boost leak". I don't drive the car daily anymore but how important is it I have it fixed ASAP and where are some places I should start checking?
Found this surprising as I had a boost leak test back in Feb before I could go on the dyno. Only put 5k since then on the car just driving to and from work.
Found this surprising as I had a boost leak test back in Feb before I could go on the dyno. Only put 5k since then on the car just driving to and from work.
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They just ambiguiously said there was a bad leak and didn't take any measures to check for where it might be? Or did they start saying it'd be another $xx/hr to start looking?
Check all your hoses/connections, tighten them, and look up the soapy water trick on YouTube, that's a start. Replace hoses as needed.
This car stock or had some work done to it?
Check all your hoses/connections, tighten them, and look up the soapy water trick on YouTube, that's a start. Replace hoses as needed.
This car stock or had some work done to it?
if you have an air compressor you can make your own leak tester. i built mine for like $30
i'm sure in SJ there are plenty of people here near you who might have one and can help you. i'm in dublin
Another DIY Boost Leak Tester - Home Depot and AZ parts - NASIOC
i'm sure in SJ there are plenty of people here near you who might have one and can help you. i'm in dublin
Another DIY Boost Leak Tester - Home Depot and AZ parts - NASIOC
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They just ambiguiously said there was a bad leak and didn't take any measures to check for where it might be? Or did they start saying it'd be another $xx/hr to start looking?
Check all your hoses/connections, tighten them, and look up the soapy water trick on YouTube, that's a start. Replace hoses as needed.
This car stock or had some work done to it?
Check all your hoses/connections, tighten them, and look up the soapy water trick on YouTube, that's a start. Replace hoses as needed.
This car stock or had some work done to it?
I should have mentioned... the car is not stock. The most recent work was the Cobb EBC, Grimmspeed uppipe and EWG and Crawford AOS. I had it tuned by Cobb back in Feb.
I'll definitely start with you and Rescuer's tips!
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Check the TB to IC hose.. thats notorious for leaking in the 08+ models
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Checked the TB to it hose but the couplers look in good condition still. Anything else I should check?
I also ran a data log via my AP but didn't notice any loss of boost a WOT (3rd great pull)
I also ran a data log via my AP but didn't notice any loss of boost a WOT (3rd great pull)
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