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Old 09-05-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Hey guys i had a thread early askin about why i couldnt put out any boost...well i fixed that problem it was a boost leak...well now i have another problem...for some reason i cant boost any more than 6psi even when i turn my manual boost control almost all the way up...even when i turn it all the way down it boosts 6psi??? any suggestions on whats going on??
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I will try to help. Is wastergate stuck open? Can put less than 10psi on hose to it and see if moves? No higher will blow diapharm. I assume turbo is free. Not running tight.
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thanks man for the post but i eneded up checkin out out a lil bit more and i pinched off the line going to the wastegate to see if my manual boost controller was workin and when i pinched the line it started boosting full...did let it boost too much didnt wanna blow my motor lol...but i know that i need a new boost controller
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