Help please 97 uk model running 9psi boost
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I have a 97 uk model that is boosting 9psi is this right , im running a 3" first cat back exhaust and a K&N panel filter the boost is strong and holds all the way to red line but I thought it was surposed to be more like 12psi , I have had the gauge checked and it is pretty accurate. of course I could be wrong about the psi as these uk models are a lower 208bhp than imports .
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I have a 97 uk model that is boosting 9psi is this right , im running a 3" first cat back exhaust and a K&N panel filter the boost is strong and holds all the way to red line but I thought it was surposed to be more like 12psi , I have had the gauge checked and it is pretty accurate. of course I could be wrong about the psi as these uk models are a lower 208bhp than imports .
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Thanks for the advice and if im reading you right what im seeing is perfectlly heathly as the boost pipe for the gauge is coming of the inlet manifold at the moment, untill I can get a "t" piece! the xcar is totally standard apart from thee exhaust and filter
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Ok thanks
Thats strangely good new as I have always felt the car didn`t pull quite aswell as as I hoped it would. any suggestion what would cause this ???? Matt
Thats strangely good new as I have always felt the car didn`t pull quite aswell as as I hoped it would. any suggestion what would cause this ???? Matt
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Just an update, have checked all the pipes and cleaned out the soleniod no difference, is maybe a adjustable valve is the way round it !! but dont like to Mask a problem... suggestions anyone ???
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have you still got the standard plastic dumpvalve on it? Mine did and I found the spring was so solid that i could only just about open it by hand. Might be worthwhile checking
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Otherway round mate.
When boosting they are closed and when you close the throttle a vacuum from the manifold opens the dump valve and lets the air pass, which allows the turbo to keep spinning thus releaving pressure at the throttle body.
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thanks again Ill give it a check, but it doesnt feel like a bleeding / leaking type of fault I suspect the issue is elsewhere as the boost builds very strongly till 9psi then stops like its hit a wall and then holds there .
I take it the ecu tells the boost soleniod when to shut the boost off, but what tells the ecu what the boost pressure is ?
I take it the ecu tells the boost soleniod when to shut the boost off, but what tells the ecu what the boost pressure is ?
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The MAP sensor tells the ECU what the boost is.
If your boost is constant then it doesn't point to a bleed of air, its more like a faulty or sticking boost sol (stuck open) or if the plumbing is correct its possible that your ecu is mapped for that boost level but unlikely if it has the OE ECU.
Are you sure its 9 psi and not 0.9bar?
Can you post a pic of the plumbing of the boost hoses?
Wayne.
If your boost is constant then it doesn't point to a bleed of air, its more like a faulty or sticking boost sol (stuck open) or if the plumbing is correct its possible that your ecu is mapped for that boost level but unlikely if it has the OE ECU.
Are you sure its 9 psi and not 0.9bar?
Can you post a pic of the plumbing of the boost hoses?
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Hi
not quite up to speed with attaching photos yet so ill try and explain the pipe lay out!!
From the soleniod we have two pipes one come directly from the bottom , this goes to the intake hose
the second hose comes out from the soleniod at a 90 deg angle this goes to the "t" piece on the wastegate , there is a third pipe that has what looks like a one way valve on it that goes from the inlet manifold to what looks like another soleniod . kinda hard to explain with out a phots to attach.
not quite up to speed with attaching photos yet so ill try and explain the pipe lay out!!
From the soleniod we have two pipes one come directly from the bottom , this goes to the intake hose
the second hose comes out from the soleniod at a 90 deg angle this goes to the "t" piece on the wastegate , there is a third pipe that has what looks like a one way valve on it that goes from the inlet manifold to what looks like another soleniod . kinda hard to explain with out a phots to attach.
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The t piece does go to the turbo boost nipple.
cant see any restirctor in the pipe !! which end is it in ? def not in the t piece end for sure.
The t piece does go to the turbo boost nipple.
cant see any restirctor in the pipe !! which end is it in ? def not in the t piece end for sure.
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look at the t piece between turbo and compressor.
the restrictor should be in the pipe coming from the compressor end to the t piece. think it is to the right of the t piece iirc. restrictor is about 5mm in diameter and is inside the pipe.
the restrictor should be in the pipe coming from the compressor end to the t piece. think it is to the right of the t piece iirc. restrictor is about 5mm in diameter and is inside the pipe.
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Hi All
I have ruled out the soleniod by removing it and fittting a bleed valve and made no diff no matter how much you adjust it even to point of completely closing the vacuum to the actuater off. 9 psi remains solid !! so i now figure it to be either the dump valve or wastgate acutuater or maybe a turbo problem , I have considered it maybe the wastegate is not sealing. any other ideas ??
I have ruled out the soleniod by removing it and fittting a bleed valve and made no diff no matter how much you adjust it even to point of completely closing the vacuum to the actuater off. 9 psi remains solid !! so i now figure it to be either the dump valve or wastgate acutuater or maybe a turbo problem , I have considered it maybe the wastegate is not sealing. any other ideas ??
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Hi Guy`s and Thanks Guy`s for all the help I found the problem today !!!
It was the dump valve!! so now to buy a new one , Question is recirc or atmosphere dump ? dont want it too nosiey so unless anyone knows of a quiet version I guess it will be a direct replacement
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