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Leaking wastegate cover=Hesitation?

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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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Im workin on my buddies 88 T2 & I cant seem to find a hesitaion prob. Heres a list of info.

Rebuilt 2k miles
down pipe & test pipe
NO Vaccum or Boost leaks.
Replaced ALL Manifold gaskets. Only exhaust leak is at wastegate cover.
New TPS! voltage is correct.
Timing is Correct.
runs VERY well & is very fast untill hesitation at around 5k under HEAVY load!!
If the load is small then there is no hesitation.
All grounds are hooked up & have good continuity.
Injectors were cleaned & flow tested by rc engineering during rebuild.

Posibilities..... I still need to check Fuel pressure. Possible fuel pump.
Air flow meter?
OR a Leak in the wastegate cover?
It is only boosting 9 lbs with a boost controller.

Can anybody help me?
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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take off the boost controller and see if that helps. I had some hestitations and spiking due to an MBC and right now I just have it running straight wastegate pressure and it's running better (but boosting around 6psi in 1st and 2nd and building boost slower).
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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No the problem was there before the rebuild or an of the aftermarket parts were installed.
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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how old is your fuel filter? did you try adding additional grounds? additional ground to the pressure sensor? Have you rewired the fuel pump so it gets correct voltage?
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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A slighty leaky wastegate will slow boost responce, and a badly leaking one may reduce boost, but it can't cause hesitation. Hesitations are caused by an interruption to fuel delivery and/or spark.

When does the hesitation occur? Only under load? Only at a certain rpm?
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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Yes. Only Heavy load & not untill right after 5K. I need to check the fuel filter. I have another one around here thats only got like 2k miles on it. I'll try that & I have a walbro too that's already with the sending unit. I might try that too.
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