its set to 0.9 bar of boost but when i have the car at full throttle it holds 0.9 for about a second then it slowly drops off to about 0.4 bar im assuming i gotta boost leak so were do i start
[Mk2] [Turbo] boost leak?
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[Mk2] [Turbo] boost leak?
hi guys iv got a rev3 tubby with manual boost controller,air filter,full exhaust system
its set to 0.9 bar of boost but when i have the car at full throttle it holds 0.9 for about a second then it slowly drops off to about 0.4 bar im assuming i gotta boost leak so were do i start
its set to 0.9 bar of boost but when i have the car at full throttle it holds 0.9 for about a second then it slowly drops off to about 0.4 bar im assuming i gotta boost leak so were do i start
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swaggansway
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] boost leak?
u should here it hissing....check all ya clips on pipes etc. it should be obvious where it is. then inspect ya intercooler for damage
...check all ya clips on pipes etc. it should be obvious where it is. then inspect ya intercooler for damageRe: [Mk2] [Turbo] boost leak?
I have the same problem at the moment holds 1 bar for a second then drops off.
don't know what it is, doesn't seem to be a leak anywhere I'm thinkin it's the manual boost controller
don't know what it is, doesn't seem to be a leak anywhere I'm thinkin it's the manual boost controller
boost leak
I guess either a leak...which this much you should hear, or, for whatever reason the ecu's cutting the boost, or the wastegate's not holding mechanically? Rev2's have a safety boost level of about .4bar if the ecu doesn't like something, (for eg low outside temperature) but I don't know about rev3
..which this much you should hear, or, for whatever reason the ecu's cutting the boost, or the wastegate's not holding mechanically? Rev2's have a safety boost level of about .4bar if the ecu doesn't like something, (for eg low outside temperature) but I don't know about rev3Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] boost leak?
It's worth taking the hoses off and inspecting them...some of mine were splitting and de-laminating, but you couldn't see that untill you had them in your hands and squished them up a bit...particularly the hard to get to one at the back of the IC as it's right over the downpipe...after replacing all the hoses and clips (stainless jubes are about £1.50 each and £8 for 250mm of silicone hose)...I sealed all the joints with a smear of high temp silicone...made a big difference on and off boost, bov is more active and responsive...all in for £20.
As yours is rev2, I would also remove and inspect the AFM, which also gives you the opportunity to check the turbo and have a sketch around that part of the engine.
..some of mine were splitting and de-laminating, but you couldn't see that untill you had them in your hands and squished them up a bit...particularly the hard to get to one at the back of the IC as it's right over the downpipe...after replacing all the hoses and clips (stainless jubes are about £1.50 each and £8 for 250mm of silicone hose)...I sealed all the joints with a smear of high temp silicone...made a big difference on and off boost, bov is more active and responsive...all in for £20.As yours is rev2, I would also remove and inspect the AFM, which also gives you the opportunity to check the turbo and have a sketch around that part of the engine.