Turbo Boost leak
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Turbo Boost leak
Here's the deal: 2000, F250, 7.3L, Cold air intake, wicked wheel, banks big head waste gate, juice with attitude chip.
Im getting a boost leak at 23 psi that sounds as if its coming out right where the waste gate is. Also if im building boost (aka accelerating) and go over a rough spot in the road i have the same boost leak. I can not build any more than 23 psi either.
I put the big head on last nov. had the same exact problem took it somewhere and they replaced the big head problem solved. this time the guy i took it too say no way cant be waste gate banks makes quality products. I just added two full turns to my waste gate to see if i could build more boost....and no change...let me know what yall think!!!
Im getting a boost leak at 23 psi that sounds as if its coming out right where the waste gate is. Also if im building boost (aka accelerating) and go over a rough spot in the road i have the same boost leak. I can not build any more than 23 psi either.
I put the big head on last nov. had the same exact problem took it somewhere and they replaced the big head problem solved. this time the guy i took it too say no way cant be waste gate banks makes quality products. I just added two full turns to my waste gate to see if i could build more boost....and no change...let me know what yall think!!!
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Sounds more like the waste gate opening to me.. I would blame the Banks waste gate. Can it be adjusted? If so try to tighten it up or go back to stock. Boost leaks dont "appear" at a specific pressure level, they are apparent at all boost levels.
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well the best way to describe the sound is.......presurized air quickly escapeing through a small opeing???? very short and rapid.... ????
i replaced the up pipes about 8 months ago...
and i have done a smoke test to check for exhaust leaks
i replaced the up pipes about 8 months ago...
and i have done a smoke test to check for exhaust leaks
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@A/0x4................when i installed the banks wategate i did the recommended 7 preloaded turns to the actuator rod. two days ago i added two full turns to it and the 2 turns made no difference. does any one know how many turns i can go???
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