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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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when im on the motorway and floor it there doesnt seem much boost and it sounds like a air leak could it be a weak actuator.I know putting my foot down doing 70 wont throw me back but it just dont seem right.Is there anyway i can test the actuator and if it is that wheres the best place to get one from thanks
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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it sounds like a air leak
think you have answered your own question there mate
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:13 AM
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well im waiting for the new boost hoses so i will try them first.But if the spring is weak in the actuator can it be tested ?
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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Mine developed a faulty amal valve the other week and would only boost to half of normal. Similar symptom?
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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well ive got my hoses so will be doing them tommorow.If it is the amal valve can i just fit a bleed valve and adjust it till it hits the same boost as before.Also do i just disconnect the amal valve and put the bleed valve between the pipes that come off it.And any help with testing the actuator please
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc LJX
Mine developed a faulty amal valve the other week and would only boost to half of normal. Similar symptom?
exactly the same problem as me put a new turbo and actuator on wound it up as much as i can and only 15psi of boost think ill try the amal valve to
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