Finding a 5kcstq

[Larry C Leung]

Until the turbo hits overspin, the turbo should get 1.3 - 1.4 bar.
Possible easy reasons it doesn't:

Bad dash gauge. SJM's site says that they aren't accurate
WOT switch not functioning (if they are original, it's possible)

I'd suggest checking SJM's comprehensive site to see what else can
reasonably be checked. 

LL - NY


On Mon, 2 Apr 2001 08:50:32 -0400 "Steve Ensch" <ensch1 at home.com> writes:
>I have been looking for a 86-90 5000-200 turbo Quattro.  I have 
>noticed the
>cars are very solid, except for a few with tappy valves, steering 
>rack
>leaks, and minor interior problems.  But I have noticed that several 
>don't
>show the correct spec for boost.  1.3-1.4 is the correct peak range.  
>I
>looked at a couple of both stock and modified.  The modified cars had 
>a cold
>air intake or the a k&n air filter, combined with a modified waste 
>gate.
>These modified cars did not pull to the 1.3-1.4 range.  Could 
>improved
>breathing lower the pressure or is this a sign of improper mods, or
>impending doom?
>
>Steve
>