izanami

So i'v had my fd for a few weeks now, but havent had much time to drive it recently. I took it out for a spin tonight, but found that when I get into boost it starts to make a strange wooshing sound (around 5psi). also I don't think it was boosting all the way, although i didnt push it after i started hearing the sound so it may be. I took a glance under the hood, but didn't notice anything blindingly obvious. I didn't have time to deal with it tonight but am gona try to check it out tomorrow when I have some time. I was hoping someone might be able to give me some ideas to narrow down my search, or at least some good places to start

Cheers,
Dale

Mahjik

iTrader: (1)

You need to start with the Boost Test before anyone can offer any real help:

http://www.fd3s.net/boost_test.html

izanami

Yea, I was just a little worried about going WOT til redline with strange happenings under the hood. It used to hit almost 11 psi, tonight, I went to at least 4500 a few times and never saw over 9 psi, bit I'l start their tomorrow

Thanks

YOUWSH

Try checking the hose and coupling at the Y pipe and cross over pipe. I solved my 2 year boost leak mystery with the same distinct whooshing sound by doing this.

Sgtblue

iTrader: (16)

^Agreed. Check the couplings on all your intake pipes, but that's the most trouble prone.

White94RX

+1, sounds like a boost leak.

izanami

Right on. The coupling that goes to the IC intake pipe had a crack I could put a finger through. I think its safe to assuem thats it, now I just gota find a new one.

Thanks

Sgtblue

iTrader: (16)

http://hightempsilicone.com/
Can't remember for sure but I THINK 2. 75" is what you need.