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Old 11-04-2012, 09:28 PM
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hi just wondered if anyone can answer what im thinking.im rebuilding my fiesta turbo t3 converted xr2i which has blown the head gasket between cylinders 1 and 2.i dont want it happening again and thinking its poss a turbo problem.its a standard t3 with a new garratt -31 actuator with 1 hole preload(prob too much i reckon).anyway the bleed valve is mounted in front of the battery tray on a bracket.would the length of the tubing affect boost?

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What boost was it running, and what boost do you want it to run?

Head gasket is likely down to it being a shite non-ford Gasket ( I bet it's a Felpro )

Length of tubing won't affect boost.

-31 with 1 hole pre-load is probably too much for a standardish car, i'd guess that's probably nearly a bar? with no bleed!
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well it was running about 18psi dropping to 14ish.not sure on head gasket but have a gen payen one now.you reckon i should reset it back to half a hole preload?

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