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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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What should the boost gauge read when just idling as mines reading -25?
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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sounds right mate when its idling it is in vacuum i think. my cozzy and rst where the same.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Sounds about right to me too.

As the engine wears, this will get lower and lower. This is caused by reduced vacuum as a result of worn piston rings etc.

That reading sounds OK and nothing to worry about though.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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Nice one cheers people
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