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Sep 3, 2005 | 03:32 PM

VegasFD

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Stock BOV cleaning question

I've read a lot of threads about cleaning aftermarket BOV's when they stick, I still run the stock ones. What's the process in cleaning these. My car is running like crap!

Sep 3, 2005 | 04:14 PM

FCdemon

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it is HIGHLY doubtful that your BOVs are the reason your car is running like crap.

Sep 3, 2005 | 04:25 PM

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When I hit the gas, it hisses like the boost is being released too early, I can only hit about half the boost I used to. What's the problem??

Sep 3, 2005 | 04:29 PM

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you have a huge hole in your intercooler pipping.

Sep 3, 2005 | 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by VegasFD

When I hit the gas, it hisses like the boost is being released too early, I can only hit about half the boost I used to. What's the problem??

Is this mostly under normal gradual acceleration (low load)? If there's little or no load, I think it's suppose to vent.

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Sep 3, 2005 | 04:56 PM

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Extremely unlikely it's your BOV....get in there and look for the boost leak. You have to physically remove the couplers to check for splits.

Sep 3, 2005 | 05:08 PM

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Thanks everybody. I've been doing a lot of work lately, I probably just forgot to tighten a coupler or something.

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