Re: WG Problems

[Dave Head <dhead@sundial.net>]

At 09:55 AM 1/12/98 EST, you wrote:
>Gerard:
>A simple test for the WGFV is to remove and plug where it attaches to the WG.
>If you still get overboost, chances are the line to the bottom of the WG (from
>the intake manifold) has a hole in it.  Those of you with NO OVERBOOST cutoff
>should be warned of this procedure as well.  I have replaced a couple of these
>hoses in the past few months.  No overboost cutoof, and the turbo will wheel
>right up to 'xplosion.  A ripped WG diaphram will elicit the same behavior,
>too. 

BTDT! Still got the turbo with the bent shaft to prove it!

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