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June 2003
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 Help! Turbo going on my 7mgte???
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Mon, 15 September 2003 23:19
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Help! Just last night I noticed that my turbo on my 7mgte is boosting to around 7 or 8 and then dropping back down to 5 to 7 or so. The boost was set on 10. Is this bad? What does it mean?
Apparently my blow-off valve had a slight leak, so they turned it around (so the pressure would force the valve shut). Would this be what is causing it?
I havent been driving the car hard at all. In fact, I have been driving very carfully.
Also, it is stock standard. No computer or anything.
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Re: Help! Turbo going on my 7mgte???
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Mon, 15 September 2003 23:47
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Why didnt they replace the BOV if it was leaking?
The bosch one from most auto shops seems to do the trick because the 7M's are known for leaking BOV's.
The bosch one is cheap ($30 ish?)and will fix the leak. I couldnt tell you if this was the boost pressure drop issue although it sounds associated, but its bleeding alot of air!
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June 2003
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Re: Help! Turbo going on my 7mgte???
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Mon, 15 September 2003 23:50
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Yeah the no replacement was my fault.  It was in for a service as was costing me $800 as it was. Didnt have the money for a replacement.
So basically what you are saying is that it sounds like a leaking air problem. I thought it was that, but wasnt sure.
Are BOV easy to put in yourself, or would it be better to get them to do it??? Is it better to get a good one, than a cheap one? What is the difference between them?
Thanks for the help!
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August 2002
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Re: Help! Turbo going on my 7mgte???
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Tue, 16 September 2003 00:12
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I am no expert with turbo cars however the bosch bov has been proven to work.
Im sure your brother will help you replace it!
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Sydney
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June 2003
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Re: Help! Turbo going on my 7mgte???
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Tue, 16 September 2003 00:16
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I'm sure he will too.  Problem is, we are both new to turbo motors, so a lot of what we do is, "well, lets try this".
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Barossa valley SA
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January 2003
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Re: Help! Turbo going on my 7mgte???
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Tue, 16 September 2003 02:14
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are the bosch units plumback?
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Help! Turbo going on my 7mgte???
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Tue, 16 September 2003 02:41
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Yep, plumback. The Bosch units aren't that flash if you're trying to run decent amounts of boost though, ie they leak.
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