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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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could anyone tell me what way to turn the bleed valve on my s2 to turn the boost DOWN .I dont normally touch the engine
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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To reduce the boost you close the valve, turn it clockwise.
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 04:47 PM
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cheers mate its running about 19 psi at 230bhp at the moment i just wanted to turn it down a touch for reliability
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Remember to put some loctite on the locking nut, or it might come loose and boost will go skyward! Bang!
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