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Can't find my boost leak. Today I installed new TBB and 710n's, but I still hear a BOV when

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Old 12-15-2006, 08:41 PM
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Default Can't find my boost leak. Today I installed new TBB and 710n's, but I still hear a BOV when

letting off the gas. I did a pressure test and there was a large leak coming from the TBB area, so I replaced the TBB with a new one and the leak went away.

I still have a leak somewhere else though because when I build boost and let off I can hear a loud BOV sound. Ugh....so annoying, I'm gonna do another pressure test in the morning but in the meantime can someone recommend other places to check for boost leaks?

The BOV sound comes from the passenger side. Which inlet/outlets to check, and can I get to them without taking the bumper off?
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Default do you have a aftermarket intake?

thats what you might be hearing the sound from
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Default Nope, stock box with no holes. It's def. not from the 710n's diverting air to the box..it's too loud

And the 710n's are brand spankin' new.
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could be a IC hose, take off the belly pan and look under there.
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Mix up some soap n water & spray on all clamps while pressure testing.
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