UnderPressure

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/11530/f-hose_sm.jpg"></center><p>My car felt low on power while at Watkins Glen, esecially in the upper gears during the last session. As my low fuel warning came on while pulling into the pits, I attributed it to fuel starvation. This seem to be confirmed by DTCs pointing to "EGT regulation limit reached" on both banks.
I filled her up with 94 octane, cleared the DTCs and went for a test drive. Problem is still there. At WOT in 4th and 5th, there is little torque after 4500 rpm accompanied by a hissing sound. I also experienced a drop throttle buck/surge. A new "charge pressure control postive deviation" DTC was set.
After checking around for loose hoses and clamps, I noticed oil residue in the area of the F-hose..AHA!!
Pulled out the weakling and there was a 1/4" tear in the area between the 2 arms of the F. Replaced with a Samco hose that I had lying around, cleared the DTC and I now have The Power back.
Installation was a PITA and gave me a backache. Since the passenger Forge BPV had to come out, I tested it and it is still smooth. It is the revised aluminium piston version.

"Heloise" MY01 6spd 07/00 build

LaserK04

Did you use standard screw-type clamps, or the OEM crimp style? It looks a little tight in there to fit anything but the OEM crimps.

LaserK04

Wonder what that run with the E46 would have been like WITHOUT a 1/2 in tear in that freakin' hose. :-)