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Old 05-16-2004, 09:55 PM
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hi my friend have a eclpise gsx and the boost gauge read no boost at all but if it leak wouldn't it still have some pressure not 0 psi can someone help me out advice where to check for leak n ect ... thank
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Old 05-16-2004, 10:05 PM
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if u have it ripped it would be like 3 psi , if u have it loose, it would be zero. Make sure all ur couplers are on correctly
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Old 05-17-2004, 01:06 PM
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thank for the reply if the waste gate is alway open would it be at zero tool ?
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Old 05-17-2004, 01:10 PM
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nah i think you'd still see something in 1st gear.

maybe the boost gauge is disconnected?
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Old 05-17-2004, 01:57 PM
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im really sure the boost gauge is not disconnected and the vacum is about at 20 psi any help thank !
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just look at your pipes and listen for a sucking sound. troubleshoot my friend is the key.
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Old 05-17-2004, 09:40 PM
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anyway i got it firgure out it was the boost solenoid it kinda mess up it only hit 6 psi and it kindda lose power top end and it throw a CEL
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