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Old 21-06-2008 | 04:33 PM
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im wondering cos ive seen them on ebay and burton power and i dont think my rs has one where is it mounted is it a problum if it hasnt?
Old 21-06-2008 | 04:37 PM
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It's the standard boost control solenoid, on an Escort RS turbo it is mounted on the gearbox, to the side of the head.

there will be pipes coming from it, going to the turbo/actuator.

As long as the car has been setup with whatever boost control device is fitted, and the boost isn't or hasn't been adjusted since the setup, then it's fine to run with or without one.

Usually a bleed valve is fitted if the amal has been removed, these are ok but the temptation to adjust them seems far to great to some owners, then the engine melts lol.
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what's a spellchecker?
Old 21-06-2008 | 04:42 PM
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Spell checker not being one word though??
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what's a spellchecker?
haha clever cunt
Old 21-06-2008 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bud-weis
It's the standard boost control solenoid, on an Escort RS turbo it is mounted on the gearbox, to the side of the head.

there will be pipes coming from it, going to the turbo/actuator.

As long as the car has been setup with whatever boost control device is fitted, and the boost isn't or hasn't been adjusted since the setup, then it's fine to run with or without one.

Usually a bleed valve is fitted if the amal has been removed, these are ok but the temptation to adjust them seems far to great to some owners, then the engine melts lol.
okey dokey m8 cheers mine has adjustable boost thats why it dont have one cheers
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Originally Posted by safcdixon
okey dokey m8 cheers mine has adjustable boost thats why it dont have one cheers
how is it adjustable?? do you have an in car adjuster that's basically just a bleed valve? be VERY careful if you have!!
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Originally Posted by bud-weis
how is it adjustable?? do you have an in car adjuster that's basically just a bleed valve? be VERY careful if you have!!
yeah thats what ive got ive got it runin just above standerd (well when it works) and never over boost it but its just there incase a dickhead gets up my arsehole so i can blow him away haha
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Originally Posted by safcdixon
yeah thats what ive got ive got it runin just above standerd (well when it works) and never over boost it but its just there incase a dickhead gets up my arsehole so i can blow him away haha
yes, be careful not to let any dicks go up your arsehole!! eh Gracey?
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