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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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been lookin on the site to find my answers but couldnt,
probley here this a lot my car will not boost its a s2, go to put my foot down and it just pops and bangs not long put a new intercooler on it so may need a set up in my mind or clutch just wanted to here your thoughts any help will b great

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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Boost leak maybe?
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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How many psi you running? Might be hitting boost limit if not chipped
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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fueling might no be there for it i wouldnt keep leting it pop and bang mate get it checked over if u dont no. it old be bleed valve fucked or come off?? hoses? boost leak from the pipes ..
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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does it have an amal valve, if so check its working
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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Mine did that once, The vacuum hose for the ecu had wiggled its way under the heater and got squashed. Just a thought.
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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cheers all, no its sitting in the garage wouldnt drive it like that, ill have a look around see what i can find, its chipped holds bout 15psi-ish did run beautifully then it started blowing raspberries.
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