Re: MB Ur-questions

[Orin Eman <orin@wolfenet.com>]

> I was looking at that wonderful vacuum hose art on the underside of the
> hood earlier today - hence the questions.  The nipple pointing directly to
> the clouds (ie. vertical/upwards) is presently unoccupied on the WGFV.  The
> hose off the top of the WG belongs here?  Ok, but some knob has shortened
> the hose (actually 200mm) or at least it won't reach.  Oh well, I'll fix
> that tomorrow.

> BTW, what happens (or seizes to happen) when it is disconnected?

You have a vacuum leak when the computer tries to control boost...
and you won't get the maximum boost the computer is programmed for,
maybe .1 to .2 bar less.  Your boost will be controlled by
the spring in the wastegate only which may be somewhat old and
tired by now.

Orin.