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Help... Extended Problems

Old May 3, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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I have no boost on my car. It idles, but occasionally the RPMs jump around at idle and I won't be able to move. It's getting worse and more frequent as time goes on. Here's what I have replaced.

1) N75 valve
2) Diverter Valve
3) Pancake Valve
4) Cranckcase breather box
5) Some check valves

I don't believe I have a vacuum leak. There are no codes on the car when I ran them. I'm now at a loss. Any ideas?
 
Old May 3, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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Do a search for "boost leak checker" and make one to try out - that'll help you see if you have a leaking line. You can order vacuum line at www.siliconehose.com (3.5mm ID) and replace everything - never a bad idea especially on your 1.8T.
 
Old May 6, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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Thanks,
I built the boost checker and I'll see how it goes this weekend. I'm guessing I am going to find that my waste gate is broken in which case I think I need a new turbo. I'm thinking K04 if anyone can suggest where to get one. (ECS any good?)

Also there's a new problem. I seem to be losing 1 cylinder on the highway and occasionally when I'm stopped. Is this a coil thats starting to fail. No codes or CEL yet which is a pain. What are the chances this is bad gas?
 
Old May 8, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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It's really hard to move the arm that controls my waste gate. Is the diaphragm that controls this activated by vacuum or pressure?
 
Old May 8, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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Took the cat off. Plunger is gone on my waste gate. New turbo?
 
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