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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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Hello i think my car is running to much boost keeps cutting out when i boot it, can anybody tell me how to lower the boost, will be appreciated.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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does you car have a boost controler or bleed valve of any kind?
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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no, i think i just have to adjust the actuator rod but not hundred percent sure how to do it.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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take it to a tuner mate, motor sport developments in blackpool is your best bet
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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If you simply want to lower the boost, just undo the actuator (held on by a small circlip) and wind the bar so it's a bit longer. This is done from under the car. Make it so the bar is just too short to fit back on, should be about 1/2 a hole out so you have to pull the bar to hook it back over. I know this sounds confusing but when you get under the car and have a look it will become a lot clearer
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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only do a couple of turns then test it..then if it still to high .repeat....no need to take it to a tunes to lower boost thats ridiculus in my opinion
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 01:29 AM
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why is it, he minght aswell get it done properly mate....
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all there do is what any of use would do....whts the point of paying for somthing if u can do it your self..
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 06:02 AM
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take it to a tuner mate, motor sport developments in blackpool is your best bet
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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all there do is what any of use would do....whts the point of paying for somthing if u can do it your self..
If he does it himslef it will be overfuelling like mad for the rest of it's life, may as well have it setup so the AFR is correct and may pick up any other little probs at the same time!
IMO MFI RS's need a setup once a year just to keep things tight, it's £100 well spent.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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Do i want to be turning the nut on the actuator bar anticlockwise to lengthen it.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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Release the locknut, then wind the rod 'sleeve' that connects to the turbo out to make it longer.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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yes its worth taking it to someone,piece of mind its fueling spot on
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