Whats the small hose that goes to the BPV?? Do i really need a clamp there or would a zip tie do?
08-22-2002, 11:43 PM
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Hmm i was able to drive the car home about 10 miles and its not leaking so would this work or...
Should i change this to a clamp? Also its really noitceable if the BPV is leaking right?
08-23-2002, 03:28 AM
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Hmmm, I'm no expert here...but it seems to me that it might cause a big problem.
If the valve can't open, then boost can't recirculate when the throttle plate closes, which means backpressure builds up on the turbo when you lift off the throttle. Backpressure on the turbo is very bad...I just don't know how much is REALLY bad.
08-23-2002, 03:32 AM
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Zip ties are generally fine, and they are a good short term solution.
The problem is that they will become brittle with age and they really weren't designed to apply uniform pressure around the hose. You're better off using a good clamp, however I'll bet money that more than half the folks here who have upgraded their BPV's use zip ties. Your choice.
