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Aug 14, 2011 | 06:41 PM

sti_mike004

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Boost leak test

Are there a few ways to find a boost leak. And if so did any of your ways work?

Aug 14, 2011 | 09:51 PM

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Here is the one I have Universal 3 in. Boost Leak Tester - i-Club

You can also make one using common home depot parts. Hit up shaggy he was making them awhile back.

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Aug 14, 2011 | 10:15 PM

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It turns out that my wastegate isen't opening. Thanks for the link.

Aug 14, 2011 | 11:28 PM

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It turns out that my wastegate isen't opening. Thanks for the link.

oh that sucks, you must be overboosting like an MF'r

Aug 14, 2011 | 11:49 PM

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And it sounds like compressor surge. I looked at the wastegate actuator and it dosen't move at all. I don't know if I need a new turbo or wastegate acutator.