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i did a smoke test on my car and found nothing, could there still be a boost leak?

   
Old 07-25-2007, 04:41 AM
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i did a smoke test on my car and found nothing, could there still be a boost leak?
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Old 07-25-2007, 05:10 AM
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boost leaks can sometimes only pop up when car is warm/hot....try that?
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what makes u think u have a boost leak? limp mode?
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Old 07-25-2007, 07:13 AM
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exactly
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if you're in limp mode, and there's no leaks, there should be a code logged in the ECU
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vag'd it yet? How old are your DV's, N75 valve?
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