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Old 03-07-2006, 08:15 PM
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Default Lost 3 psi since last year, weak actuator?

Car been in storage for 9 months and ive seem to have lost 3 psi during that time. Never had this problem before, could the actuator have gone that weak?

It feels bloody slow at 21 psi compared to 24-25.

Seems a bit strange if the actuator suddenly loses 3 psi instead of gradually losing it over the years.

Only thing ive touched is the exhaust that I swapped back and forth for the MOT.
Old 04-07-2006, 08:24 AM
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Wastegate stuck partially open from little use? Unbolt the actuator and make sure the wastegate has full freedom of movement and isn't stiff.
Old 04-07-2006, 09:30 AM
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Cheers, will check that out.
Old 04-07-2006, 10:32 AM
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Could be because it's a little hotter than the last time you would of noticed, you tent to notice the boost creeps up 2 or 3 psi in the cold temps, so i'd assume it may lose 2 or 3 psi in the hotter weather!
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is there a real difference between say 20psi and 25psi?

the previous owner said he had the boost set "a little lower" to save the gearbox, and reckond its about 20psi. RR@ 311bhp and 330ft/lbs

i was a little disapointed with not getting into the 13's at the pod, 4x4, would this be possible with a little more boost, or would i be better junking the air con, and getting 500 spec cooler?

Old 06-07-2006, 09:55 PM
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Removed the actuator today and refitted it and it made no change so will probably adjust it a bit after checking for a burst hose or something. But I guess I would be no where near 20psi if a hose was damage?

Im starting to think ive lowered it sometime last year and forgetting about it.

gingeRS: I feel quite a difference between 21-22psi and the 25psi that it normally runs.
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