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Old 05-10-2008, 08:48 PM
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Default Wobbly Boost Gauge Needle

Just wondering if its normal for the boost gauge needle to be really wobbly (fluctuating very very rapidly between -17 to -20psi) on idle when its pulling vacuum?

Does everyones do this or should it sit solid?
I'm thinking maybe there is a small air leak somewhere, but i've got a bailey breather venting to atmosphere with the metering head blocked off so I spose it can only be inlet manifold side of things...maybe?

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Old 05-10-2008, 09:42 PM
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pretty normal bud i would say
Old 06-10-2008, 06:34 AM
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Mine does it as well, never worried me really.
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Sweet, so long as its normal.
I just didnt remember it doing it before i fitted the Bailey system.
As soon as i increase the revs slightly or when i'm driving/boosting/coasting it's always solid, just on idle it fluctuates rapidly.

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Old 06-10-2008, 11:18 AM
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Mine does the same when idling
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I'm glad its not just me! lol
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