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ZXT83 Jul 18, 2009 05:23 PM

No boost
 
Ive replaced every dry rotted or cracked vacuum line possible and still no boost.
My boost gauge reads vacuum but when under load the gauge barely zeros out.

Bleach Jul 18, 2009 08:35 PM

Have you specifically replaced the short vacuum lines on the wastegate actuator?

Maybe unclip the arm of the actuator from the wastegate lever. See if it moves back and forth easily. If the wastegate is the issue then it should be stuck in the open position.

You may also want to take off the large intake hose from the turbo. reach into the turbo and spin the blades to see that it is not locked up tight.

ZXT83 Jul 19, 2009 08:28 AM

Will do. Thanks, I'll see how things go

NismoPick Jul 19, 2009 04:43 PM

Did it used to boost? Even though the gauge reads zero, does it feel like it's boosting at full throttle?

ZXT83 Jul 20, 2009 01:31 PM

It definitly feels like its boosting

ZXT83 Jul 21, 2009 09:32 AM

Could it be a faulty gauge?

NismoPick Jul 21, 2009 11:14 AM

Hook up an aftermarket boost gauge & check it that way.

Bleach Jul 21, 2009 01:00 PM

the factory gauge reads from a little electronic signal. The sender unit could be bad... maybe

rogerz Jul 24, 2009 07:56 AM

I you go from vacuum to 0 or slight positive pressure you got boost. The factory gage is notorious for being off. You can get a decent boost gage from Harbor Freight for $20 that will actually show you what is going on.


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