Boost loss??
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Boost loss??
So I just got done installing my new set of Autometer gauges...
So now I know I havea problem
lol
I am only hitting about 12lbs of boost sometimes I creep to 14.
When I got up under the hood I noticed the fuel filter cap was leaking. I replaced that so no more fuel leak. Now how to find the leak/what could be causing this problem
7.3l crew cab 2001 Auto
So now I know I havea problem
lol I am only hitting about 12lbs of boost sometimes I creep to 14.
When I got up under the hood I noticed the fuel filter cap was leaking. I replaced that so no more fuel leak. Now how to find the leak/what could be causing this problem
7.3l crew cab 2001 Auto
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So I just got done installing my new set of Autometer gauges...
So now I know I havea problem lol
I am only hitting about 12lbs of boost sometimes I creep to 14.
When I got up under the hood I noticed the fuel filter cap was leaking. I replaced that so no more fuel leak. Now how to find the leak/what could be causing this problem
7.3l crew cab 2001 Auto
So now I know I havea problem
lol I am only hitting about 12lbs of boost sometimes I creep to 14.
When I got up under the hood I noticed the fuel filter cap was leaking. I replaced that so no more fuel leak. Now how to find the leak/what could be causing this problem
7.3l crew cab 2001 Auto
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my EGT's are right around 400 at 55 to 500-600 degree cruising around 65 MPH I am getting about 18 mpg (I drive about 600 miles a week) soo allot is highway.
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I'm sorry I meant your EGT's. When the rubber boot on mine started to go bad it fluttered around the 15 psi mark. I should have been seeing 25 + at times. As soon as I fexed it back to where it should be.
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I havent really noticed what EGT's did when romping I will check it out.
l I will check out all the fittings... I may just go and replace them all. Here is my other boosted toy for you guys to enjoy until I can get back on here with updates to this
When i check out what you guys suggested Ill let you knwo the results!!
l I will check out all the fittings... I may just go and replace them all. Here is my other boosted toy for you guys to enjoy until I can get back on here with updates to this
When i check out what you guys suggested Ill let you knwo the results!!
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Here is something else to try. Disconnect the red line to the wastegate actuator and see if boost increases. If it goes up it might be a weak biasing spring in the actuator allowing the wastegate to open too soon.
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I am not too well versed in diesel engines yet.
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The red wire is really a tiny red tube. It leads off of your intake spyder to the wastegate on the turbo. The red tube runs from the center of the engine to the right( looking at the engine from the front), over top of the intake and to a small nipple on the waste gate. If i could figure out how to add this darn picture i could show you it.....