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wat are the gap on your plugs? My car out of nowhere started freaking out and had to lower my gap a lil bit, i ran the same gap for years then all of sudden now it has to be lower to run right. That could be something to look into. But the boost leak test is a must also. Once u make it, u should boost leak test at least twice a month, u'de be surprised at how often air leaks out from random places.
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Thanks for all the replies guys, I'm definitely doing the leak check tomorrow. I have a feeling I'm probably going to see results. It started doing it when I had the same intake I had on it for years so It's not a difference in air volume, but if this leak test doesn't yield results I think I'm going to see about swapping my MAF with someone to check that. It's clean, but that doesn't mean there isn't something wrong with it I suppose.
I'll post back tomorrow and let you guys know what I find!
I'll post back tomorrow and let you guys know what I find!
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In the process of leak testing now. It's looking like I have a major leak somewhere. The system will only hold 4 psi off the compressor and it bleeds out the pressure as soon as I stop filling. I've checked the piping and intercooler, it doesn't seem to be coming from there. Maybe the intake manifold?
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Spray bottle, soapy water, be thorough, use patience.
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The system must be troubleshooted with the pressure being constantly applied. A small amount of air will leak through the IAC, and out of open engine valves, so shutting off the pressure will bleed the system fairly rapidly. With the air being constantly applied, use the soapy water around all joints and look at all taps to determine if air is leaking somewhere else. Also, rotate the TB as indicated in my writeup. And last but not least, check the EGR system connections, which is a problematic area.
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The system must be troubleshooted with the pressure being constantly applied. A small amount of air will leak through the IAC, and out of open engine valves, so shutting off the pressure will bleed the system fairly rapidly. With the air being constantly applied, use the soapy water around all joints and look at all taps to determine if air is leaking somewhere else. Also, rotate the TB as indicated in my writeup. And last but not least, check the EGR system connections, which is a problematic area.
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There's a nipple that comes off the backside of the turbo by the waste gate and it was leaking there. I was all dried out and cracking. I searched high and low for other leaks and found none.
However, today the check engine came on throwing a P0401 EGR flow insufficient. Anything special I need to know for this one? I'm not sure what the deal is but I'll do some internet detective work while I wait for some advice.
However, today the check engine came on throwing a P0401 EGR flow insufficient. Anything special I need to know for this one? I'm not sure what the deal is but I'll do some internet detective work while I wait for some advice.