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Sorry Sorry my mind is being stupid right now. I guess thats what I get for putting in gauges all weekend. I meant the pofec-b boost controller. Thanks. oh and also if I changed turbo's and not getting boost could it be because the gaskets wheren't changed as well? Thanks again.
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Originally posted by hondahater
Sorry Sorry my mind is being stupid right now. I guess thats what I get for putting in gauges all weekend. I meant the pofec-b boost controller. Thanks. oh and also if I changed turbo's and not getting boost could it be because the gaskets wheren't changed as well? Thanks again.
Sorry Sorry my mind is being stupid right now. I guess thats what I get for putting in gauges all weekend. I meant the pofec-b boost controller. Thanks. oh and also if I changed turbo's and not getting boost could it be because the gaskets wheren't changed as well? Thanks again.
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Don't just swap them. Check to see they're installed as per the instructions.
Don't just swap them. Check to see they're installed as per the instructions.
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He has no idea if the lines are actually wrong or whether the EBC has anything to do with the problem. Swapping the lines on a properly installed solenoid without even checking first would be silly.
Personally I'd bypass ther EBC completely until the boost problem is solved. One less variable.
Personally I'd bypass ther EBC completely until the boost problem is solved. One less variable.
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very carefully if you run your fingers along the joint while the engine is running, not actually touching it of course. If there is a leak, you will feel it.
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if turbo spools but no boost could be a couple of things. first check all clamps on the intake setup from the turbo all the way to the throttle body. if those are good verify that the factory boost sensor has a vacuum line on it and secure. verify that you arent getting boost by using an aftermarket boost gauge patched into a vacuum line that is connected directly to the intake manifold. good source is the line that runs the blow off valve. if it is the factory boost gauge indash that isnt seeing boost and you can hear the turbo could be bad wiring going to the boost sensor. i personally havent installed a profec so i am not sure if it patches to any of the boost sensors wiring, consult the profec's install directions for that one. i had a wire break going to the boost sensor and even though everything was in good mechanical condition no boost and no spooling sound. good luck. oh yeah i doubt that it is your exhaust gasket, itd have to be one hell of a hole for you to get no boost and youd hear the leak even at idle.
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damn I need a rotary mechanic to figure this one out damn!!! I've checked all connection leading from the turbo to the throttle body and everything is good. I do have a vacuum line on the boost sensor. The after market boost gauge is wired into the same line that goes into the blow off valve. I don't know what the deal is!!! I'm lost. Anyone in louisiana wanna give me a hand!!! I'll pay!!!
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does your intercooler leak?
i think one way to check it out would be to remove it, fill it with water, and see if water pisses out through any holes in the tubes.
but it would have to be a fairly large hole to prevent it from building any boost whatsoever.
i had a leaking engine-to-manifold gasket recently.
you could HEAR the exhaust pulse "ticking" quite clearly. it was a large leak, yet i was still building boost. you'd really know about it if it were a gaping hole type leak i'd say, it'd be loud!
disconnect your electronic boost controller completely, and see if you can build boost without it, you'll know if everything's fundamentally OK then.
I dunno,
have fun sorting it out.
Mazda charge an arm & a leg for gaskets here in Oz.
i think one way to check it out would be to remove it, fill it with water, and see if water pisses out through any holes in the tubes.
but it would have to be a fairly large hole to prevent it from building any boost whatsoever.
i had a leaking engine-to-manifold gasket recently.
you could HEAR the exhaust pulse "ticking" quite clearly. it was a large leak, yet i was still building boost. you'd really know about it if it were a gaping hole type leak i'd say, it'd be loud!
disconnect your electronic boost controller completely, and see if you can build boost without it, you'll know if everything's fundamentally OK then.
I dunno,
have fun sorting it out.
Mazda charge an arm & a leg for gaskets here in Oz.
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I'm taking the boost controller of today. do i just get a small piece of hose and connect it from the wastegate to the other place where it is connected to the controller? Thanks.
Is there any way this could be a bad turbo even though it spins freely and has no shaft play? Thanks.
Is there any way this could be a bad turbo even though it spins freely and has no shaft play? Thanks.
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Originally posted by hondahater
I'm taking the boost controller of today. do i just get a small piece of hose and connect it from the wastegate to the other place where it is connected to the controller? Thanks.
Is there any way this could be a bad turbo even though it spins freely and has no shaft play? Thanks.
I'm taking the boost controller of today. do i just get a small piece of hose and connect it from the wastegate to the other place where it is connected to the controller? Thanks.
Is there any way this could be a bad turbo even though it spins freely and has no shaft play? Thanks.
Good luck.