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Feb 14, 2008, 07:31 PM

vegasevo9

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Drive around with a boost leak

Is it ok to drive around with a boost leak? I will be purchasing a lower intercooler pipe next week...

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Feb 14, 2008, 07:36 PM

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huh? your going to purchase a evo with boost leak?....Its fine because some people don't even know they have a boost leak until they test. But be sure to check that boost leak is your only problem on your new purchase.

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Feb 14, 2008, 08:17 PM

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WTF DID YOU JUST SAY!??!!? this makes no sense?!?!?

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Feb 14, 2008, 08:26 PM

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Why not just fix it if you know it has a boost leak!!!!!! And check for other pros also....good luck...

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Feb 14, 2008, 08:54 PM

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Purchasing a boost leak was the greatest investment I ever made.

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Feb 14, 2008, 08:57 PM

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Quote:

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Purchasing a boost leak was the greatest investment I ever made.

I bought 2..Thought I feel like I may have wasted my money as they were just vacuum lines 1/2way ripped through...But they seem like good quality boost leaks I suppose..890$

Car pulls like no other now

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Feb 14, 2008, 09:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vegasevo9

Is it ok to drive around with a boost leak? I will be purchasing one next week...

Awesome, just awesome!

It's ok, but don't get into boost much with it. Fix it and then have fun.

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Feb 14, 2008, 09:56 PM

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If you have a boost leak, do not boost the car or your engine will run very rich and definitely kill your plugs, among other thins.

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Feb 14, 2008, 10:04 PM

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Is it ok to drive around with a boost leak? I will be purchasing one next week...

Sounds like a great deal!

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Feb 14, 2008, 10:43 PM

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Sorry for not explaining correctly guys. I was in a hurry earlier. Thanks for the response. I have been driving my 9 for about 2000 miles. Just didnt notice i had a boost leak. I thought i just got used to the horsepower...

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Feb 15, 2008, 06:52 AM

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haha Funny responses above.

Anyway, it is fine to drive with a boost leak, but you're not getting all power you paid for...

What is causing the leak? Do you know?

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Feb 15, 2008, 11:07 AM

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Thanks burklow. I will be fixing it soon. It is the lower intercooler pipe portion that connects to the intercooler. It is bent a little bit due to hitting a curb.

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