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Old 08-07-2006, 06:50 PM
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Hey, i'm hoping that someone might be able to tell me how i can do a test on my actuator to see if it's working correctly as i'm loosing boost.

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Old 08-07-2006, 07:13 PM
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u test the actuator by putting a miti-vac guage on it and pump the guage up to add vacum or pressure and should see the rod move, also if the guage on the miti-vac drops straight away then the diaphram will be split inside the actuator, indicating its fooked
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