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How can you tell if you BPV is loosing boost?

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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 01:07 PM
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Default How can you tell if you BPV is loosing boost?

Is there a sound, I know when the valve on my dad's TT went out it sounded like a BOV, but mine does not.

Or should you just replace it because it 'probably' is.

Also, what is everyone's favorite, I will probably go with that.
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 02:06 PM
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car sputter as if you first learn how to drive stick
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 02:18 PM
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So its pretty obvious... I didn't know how noticeable the difference would be. Thanks
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 02:53 PM
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You have boost all over your garage floor? ; P
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 03:00 PM
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So thats what that is
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