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General => General Technical => Topic started by: mike_106gti on September 06, 2009, 04:30:23 PM

Title: boost gauge problem ( video )
Post by: mike_106gti on September 06, 2009, 04:30:23 PM
boost gauge was working fine until i installed blitz induction kit and hks dump valve?? and suggestions? and now it just does this where ever i drive...
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41704100@N02/3892488459/
Title: boost gauge problem ( video )
Post by: nuki on September 06, 2009, 04:35:53 PM
where u got the gauge plummed to on the engine??
Title: boost gauge problem ( video )
Post by: mike_106gti on September 06, 2009, 04:37:52 PM
one of the nipples on the intake manifold
Title: boost gauge problem ( video )
Post by: nuki on September 06, 2009, 04:39:55 PM
can u not try a replacement gauge stood a the side of the bonnett?
Title: boost gauge problem ( video )
Post by: m1tch on September 06, 2009, 04:44:40 PM
Get a mechanical boost gauge and not a stepper motor gauge
Title: boost gauge problem ( video )
Post by: mike_106gti on September 06, 2009, 04:45:34 PM
yeah done that with this boost gauge and the needle moves a bit more but never leaves the green section on the gauge the video boost gauge is electric and this one is manual
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41704100@N02/3892540891/?rotated=1&cb=1252251883562
Title: boost gauge problem ( video )
Post by: nuki on September 06, 2009, 04:47:56 PM
hard to diagnose.. try remove the dump valve see if the problem is resolved then you know its somthing to do with your dump valve.
Title: boost gauge problem ( video )
Post by: mike_106gti on September 06, 2009, 04:49:40 PM
will try tmoz then cheers