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06-06-2011, 02:43 AM | #1 |
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Boost leak help
So my car just threw 30FF code, which I understand means there's a leak somewhere around the intercooler. I know the typical easy answer is check the charge pipe or diverter valves but I don't really know how to start. The only mods I have are a tune and dci. Got an oil change last Tuesday but I don't know how that would have caused it?
How does one find a leak? Diverter valves you can see from under the hood right? Put some soapy water around the connections? What about other likely places, do I need to be able to get under the car? Or is this a job I need to take to a shop for? Thanks
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06-06-2011, 02:51 AM | #2 |
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could be as well a wastegate stuck open. if you are stock thats more likely the cause. Normally that is fixed with a new turbo... Do a leak test (spray smoke to see where the leak is) if its tight than its one of your turbos.
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06-06-2011, 08:57 AM | #5 |
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funny thing - my wife told me her car was "down on power" and that it felt slow.
"i gotta push the gas real hard for the car to go" <--- which is surprising because i have the Cobb and the FMIC - thing will take off without even trying anyways, i ran the car yesterday in the morning and noticed right away that the car was junk - car was NOT boosting since i was on my way to my parents house i put it back in the garage and went out for the rest of the day. last night i got home and drove the car again - same thing. ran some codes via Cobb and threw this list: P2FA3 - Cobb P2AAF - freakin HPFP P2D25 - ??? P29F3 - fuel pressure sensor P30FF - boost pressure to leak from pressure line looks like what i expected - leak somewhere. BUT, i don't necessarily believe it's located at the IC. it "could be", but it can be leaking anywhere, right !?? |
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06-06-2011, 04:40 PM | #7 |
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How does one build positive boost on a mt without actually driving? Is the only way to remove the intake and pressurize it from there with a compressor?
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06-08-2011, 05:50 PM | #11 |
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