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too much boost

Postby clee » Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:39 pm

:roll: I shortened the feed tube from the plenum to the ART bleed valve just to tidy things up as it was flapping about a bit ,didn't give it another thought .Been out today and it was hitting 20 psi :evil:
I have had to reset the valve ,scared the bejeebus out of me when it did it and never felt the plenums as hot :shock:
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Postby darrenbiggs » Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:48 pm

Are you sure you've not got a split or some kind of leak in the hose?
I'm just here for the gasoline.
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Postby clee » Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:58 pm

I thought that at first ,but was all OK .
I can't fathom why shortening the tube should make such a huge difference though :? It was set at 16 peak but was running 20+ and it's effing hot today .I have cleaned the valve and put a new piece of tube on in any case
I took about 6" off the length so now it's 3" from the outlet .
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Postby clee » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:08 pm

Edit :roll: Thanks Darren 8) I didn't check the pipe to the actuator properly :oops: It's got a split right at the jube clip :oops:
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Postby darrenbiggs » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:26 pm

Silly boy.

At least nothing went kerblamo!
I'm just here for the gasoline.
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Postby clee » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:34 pm

The plenums were so hot I thought they'd melt :lol:
Assumption is the mother of all f##k-ups :evil:
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Postby andyh877 » Fri Jun 30, 2006 5:16 pm

be careful when you do the bearings mate :shock:
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Postby clee » Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:01 pm

andyh877 wrote:be careful when you do the bearings mate :shock:


I'm not doing them :lol:
Can't afford them at the mo ,so they are going on account :wink:
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Postby andyh877 » Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:26 pm

clee wrote:
andyh877 wrote:be careful when you do the bearings mate :shock:


I'm not doing them :lol:
Can't afford them at the mo ,so they are going on account :wink:
30 days grace :)
Tip top :idea: ..................build a relationship wth your local grease monkey( sorry ,PC, Automotive Technician ) + he must have had 6 holidays on my first GTA bills :roll: :roll:


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