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How do i check for a boost leak? (make car boost while not moving)

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Old 10-01-2004, 03:07 PM
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Default How do i check for a boost leak? (make car boost while not moving)

i hear more turbo than usual coming from the right side of my car. it also feels like ive got a little leak (as in i was dead even with an ex civic last night. I have GIAC, and no boost guage. Any suggestions?
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my hose from turbo to IC is deterating, might need new bpv too.
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how about getting a boost gauge?
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Its on my list...
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Default 1....get a boost gauge. 2...make a pressure tester and test your system

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