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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 05:49 PM
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Default irratic boost?

bit of a strange one
i think i know what the problem is but just kinda need confermation

the car is running at about 9- 10 psi but on occassion wheni put my foot down and thrash it through the gears a bit the boost will peak at almost 15psi, but most of the time it runs around 10

been told it could be a worn actuator?

any help much appraciated guys as always
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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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Probably the actuator, make sure the actuator has not come loose! Happened to me and had similar symptoms to yours
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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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cheers buddy
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Old Nov 26, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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check the actuator pipe.could be spilt.blew an engine by having the pipe disconnected
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