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Old 08-09-2010, 04:49 PM
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I have a boost leak for sure.
My chipped ecu from speedtuning arrived today and when i punch it it studders bad.

So i drilled a hole in a tennis ball and and hooked my air compressor up and stuffed it into my intake hose, i hear air right underneath the exhaust manifold but cant figure out where it is cause i can't get my hand under there.
Any suggestions on what it may be or what i could do?
 
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:05 PM
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Also it doesn't do it with a gradual throttle increase only when i floor it, or try to accelerate decently fast.
 
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:09 PM
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you have a boost gauge?
 
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:13 PM
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No i don't...
I really was hoping i wasn't gonna have to buy one.
But i guess i do now.
 
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:20 PM
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you can also go get it scanned with a vag com or similar and post up the codes. if its a big enough leak, it will throw a code. saves you money if you can't afford a gauge. but I suggest getting one anyways. they look cool, plus they are an awesome diagnostic tool.
 
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:22 PM
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Well i don't have a vag.
And im not sure if anyone from Af lives in Washington to help me out.
 
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:28 PM
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your studdering could be caused by something other than a boost leak. thats all i am saying. check out the local forums. post up there and see if anyone is willing to help.
 
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:33 PM
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Now my car is putting out white smoke...
 
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:36 PM
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I hope crap didn't get into the engine when i was checking for boost leaks.
Any suggestions.
 
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:38 PM
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Alright im stressing out bad now.
Im shaking.
That would suck.
 


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