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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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I hear of people losing boost due to a cracked wastegate?? how can you check for this as mine won't hold more than 12psi but will peak!
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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Remove the exhaust elbow and have a look, the cracks will be obvious if it has any.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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if it's peaking and not holding boost i'd say your actuator is weak!
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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And if his alarm ever stops working hes probably blown a fuse, you know all about that aswell dont you Davvy PMSL
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