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Post by andystl on Apr 20, 2014 6:38:41 GMT -6
Installed AEM intake, new grill, Hellas, debadged the trunk & reseated my tmic. Car looks much better, now I just need some ra mudflaps & a set of summer tires.
After logging for my torqued performance stg 2 tune I found that I have a boost leak. I was hoping reseating the tmic would fix it but no such luck. Anyone got experience or advise on locating/fixing the leak?
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Post by memmek2k on Apr 20, 2014 6:59:16 GMT -6
We have a boost leak tester at JP's, I recommend figuring out how to disconnect the pcv system during testing. We'll be missing the fittings to plug that (I didn't when I tested my car, but the hose clamps are easier to disconnect than I thought they'd be) so expect a trip to the hardware store after you get the hoses off.
If you can find a smoke tester (Nick's dad's shop has one) those can make it a little easier to find the leak if it's evading you.
I don't recommend the starter fluid methods for our cars, I didn't have any luck with them. Spraying starter fluid directly into my intake only made the revs jump 40 rpm. Not enough for me to hear, had to have a gauge.
Common problem areas are small hoses that caught on something and popped off, the intercooler to throttle body hose (check the hose clamps, also those rubber bits can rip and leak), and small cracks in old hoses (the 08s are starting to get just old enough to potentially have that issue).
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Post by andystl on Apr 21, 2014 6:57:29 GMT -6
Awesome, thanks for the info. Looks like I need to make it out to JP's to use that boost leak tester. One of these days I will be able to actually make an install day. I looked for anything loose when I removed the TMIC but nothing stuck out as obvious.
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Post by scoobtube007 on Apr 21, 2014 7:01:21 GMT -6
Word. Awesome to hear that you got everything else installed, Andy!
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