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only getting 1-2 psi whats up?

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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 05:16 PM
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only getting 1-2 psi whats up?

whats the deal here, im only getting 1-2 psi of boost, ill check the compression tomorrow, but could it be a blown gasket? it sounds like theres exhaust leaking out of the manifold... the motor runs fine just when i go to boost theres none plese help...
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 09:54 PM
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Does it make a really loud WHOOOSH sound when it goes into boost?


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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 10:06 PM
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Could be...

- clogged intake (have you changed your airfilter lately?)
- clogged exhaust
- BIG boost leak
- busted turbo

I think it's probably a big boost leak, because of your "woosh" statement Things to look into...

Brandon
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