Boom*.... Waiting leak down test`s

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08-01-2006, 05:47 AM

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It may not have a thrust bearing, but the pressure waves can cause damage to the compressor wheel, which can unbalance the shaft and wear out the seals.

I didnt think about it damaging the compressor wheel. I suppose that could happen.

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08-01-2006, 10:07 AM

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i am pretty sure it is the seals that went bad. but i have yet to get the turbo apart... it is a PITA to get apart. but seeing 1850* temps on the dyno for 20 pulls of c16* doesnt help... lol.

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08-02-2006, 09:14 AM

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dave, did you hear the turbo surging? i dont hear any surging with mine. my car almost never hits those boost levels anymore. i dont drive too agressive anymore

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08-02-2006, 09:17 AM

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i couldnt hear it in the car, but you can hear it on video

23psi isnt that much for you???

you dont have to be driving the car 100% to get surge...

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08-02-2006, 09:20 AM

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i couldnt hear it in the car, but you can hear it on video

23psi isnt that much for you???

you dont have to be driving the car 100% to get surge...

my 23psi is alot different than your 23psi

hmm. is there another bov out there that is good? i dont want to have to do the custom tial bov. i need something direct bolt on

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08-02-2006, 09:21 AM

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i also havent hit 23psi in about a week. when i do hit it, its only for a second. i havent gone hard through all my gears in about 2 months.

i didnt find a major boost leak with one of my couplers. car is driving alot better now

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