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Old 12-17-2005, 09:43 AM
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Can I drive with this for few days, or it's better to be addressed immediately? Any suggestions on upgraded units?

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Don't drive bad for turbos! Where are you located?
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the Samco from AWE or from AMS, a kevlar one. You don't want a vist from the
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thanks, but will have to get OEM from the dealer on Monday first as TRed has suggested .
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Where is this located?
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You can drive, just don't use any boost. That means 1/4 throttle or lower. Then get replaced ASAP.
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Default Engine compartment, open the hood and take off the big plastic cover and it's right there

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/48069/dscn1354.jpg"></center><p>This is it from the top. It's the Throttle body boot, or TBB. It's the weak link in the turbo plumbing.
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You can have my old stock unit until you get an APR BiPipe.


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