Thread: Boost 'struggle'??
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Old 09-25-2011, 04:21 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by winnas13 View Post
After doing some reading and searching on google for 'boost leak' I reckon that this is exactly what's wrong with my car. When the boost kicks in it just feels weak and sluggish, maybe overboost?

I'm an absolute noob at this stuff, has anybody posted a how-to?

Extra: Just realised i've never looked at the boost gauge when i floor it. It's all over the place! jumps to 0.5 bar, then down to 0.1.. back up...

Does that scream anything?
You need to pressurize your intake system with an air compressor (up to 15psi should be fine) ... all the way from the air filter/maf back...and listen for leaks. You'll have to rig up an adapter from your intake/maf to the air compressor.
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