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Offline PATEMANUK

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losing boost?
« on: 19 March 2012, 19:04 »
Hi had my mk4 golf turbo for about 6 monthes im thinking im losing power :sad: how could i found out and what could it be thanks  :smiley:

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Re: losing boost?
« Reply #1 on: 19 March 2012, 19:06 »
Any fault codes? Could have a boost leak have you checked all the pipes?

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Offline PATEMANUK

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Re: losing boost?
« Reply #2 on: 19 March 2012, 21:28 »
Any fault codes? Could have a boost leak have you checked all the pipes?

Hi no fault codes came up havent checked the pipes  next thing on the list what should a standard aum boost at ?the only mod is a 007 forge valve

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Re: losing boost?
« Reply #3 on: 19 March 2012, 21:50 »
standard car is 7psi mate


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Re: losing boost?
« Reply #4 on: 19 March 2012, 22:11 »
get vagcom and do some logging/scanning this will give you a starting block!  where abouts in hertfordshire are you?  maybe there someone local that could help.
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Re: losing boost?
« Reply #5 on: 19 March 2012, 22:27 »
get vagcom and do some logging/scanning this will give you a starting block!  where abouts in hertfordshire are you?  maybe there someone local that could help.

Hi im in stevenage mate

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Re: losing boost?
« Reply #6 on: 19 March 2012, 22:40 »
check out http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87936.0

Im in Watford, bit of a drive down to me tho.....  ive got vagcom (still learning mind) and can do some logging
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Re: losing boost?
« Reply #7 on: 19 March 2012, 23:00 »


Im in Watford, bit of a drive down to me tho.....  ive got vagcom (still learning mind) and can do some logging
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Re: losing boost?
« Reply #8 on: 19 March 2012, 23:07 »
there talk of some heppening however there all at weekends.... im only down here mon-thurs
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