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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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my 2wd saph has been off the road for about 18 months after some little c**t knicking it and getting about 200 yards before hitting a lamp post. whilst it was off the road i changed the cambelt, new alloy rad, rs 500 cooler and new boost hoses but it will only now hold about 7psi. the car is stage 3 with a bayjoo chip. any suggestions why would be much appreciated. cheers, ben
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ginamarie
my 2wd saph has been off the road for about 18 months after some little c**t knicking it and getting about 200 yards before hitting a lamp post. whilst it was off the road i changed the cambelt, new alloy rad, rs 500 cooler and new boost hoses but it will only now hold about 7psi. the car is stage 3 with a bayjoo chip. any suggestions why would be much appreciated. cheers, ben
it could be anything mate; how new is the actuator?

maybe when the twat crashed it, its knocked/ damaged something?

where abouts are you?
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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im just outside blackpool. the actuator has been on the car since ive had it so a good few years! could it be anything to do with the amal valve as ive had that off the car?
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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im just outside blackpool. the actuator has been on the car since ive had it so a good few years! could it be anything to do with the amal valve as ive had that off the car?
it could be the amal or the actuator amongst other things

you have one of the best cossie tuners on Blackpool - MSD perhaps get them to have a look

http://www.motorsport-developments.co.uk/

or send him a message on here Stu @ M developments
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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yeah i was thinking of giving them a ring tomorrow and asking a few questions. its also not right on idle
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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yeah i was thinking of giving them a ring tomorrow and asking a few questions. its also not right on idle
it might be a sensor which has failed - give them a buzz; they'll sort it!
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