Re: is the wastegate solenoid a frequent problem?
well i know on the left side of the solenoid is a short connectoin to the turbo and the right side the top inlet gets connected to the wastegate right??
Re: Boost holds back after 8psi,,,need help
thanks mike.. i just replaced the solenoid not to long ago.. would a plugged exhaust cause the boost to drop.. i kida hear a airl leak some where in my exhaust near the back of the cab..
i dont think i have any leaks.. i just changed the boost solenoid, full tank of gas, changed wastegate(dont know how good this one is). my trucks seems to not want to boost after 8psi. It doesnt boost spike but it seems to hold back then the boost would come out little by little. Did anyone...
can someone tell me where the vac. lines go into the solenoid. sorry my original one is no good and I need to replace it.. there are two Inlets I dont know which is the correct one?
Re: Need Help...Boosting problems
ok i got some advise from V and he said that is sound like the wastegate is crapping out.. what do you guys think>>??
Re: Need Help...Boosting problems
yea.. i checked to see if there was any leak.. soo far no leak.. and engine is at full tank but its still doing it.. only happens when i push on the gas pedal hard...
Ok I just did the usual tune up replacing the cap and rotor, plugs, and i just changed the ignition coil. Now when im driving and I try to punch it. the boost goes up then quickly it hesitates and i feel the lost of boost. Then it boosts again, then hesitates again(no boost)..Its like the boost...
Ok guys i know this topic has been through many many threads and i tried to read most of them.. but i still have a hard time deciding.. i plan to keep the stock turbo.. but I just need some feedback on if i should install a bov or a wastegate.. im kinda leaning towards wastegate since I read...