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car wont hold more than 8psi

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Old May 27, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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Default car wont hold more than 8psi

alright i was driving to richmond drag way yesterday and i was running fine on 13psi but in like 2 hours later went i hit boost it would only go up to 8psi no matter how much i messed with the boost controller

i checked the vacume hoses and wires and also looked for leaks
if anyone has any idea whats wrong please share
Old May 27, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Default Re: car wont hold more than 8psi

u sure u have it set for 13psi, whats your high boost set at. and do you have a boost cut ??
Old May 27, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Default Re: car wont hold more than 8psi

some were there is a vacuum leak, it is not allowing your turbo to go full boost, vacuum leak test your solenoids also. drive sparingly until you fix the problem, hope i helped
Old May 28, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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it was a vacuume leak "small hole" thanks you for your help
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