blow off valve operation question

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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 04:41 AM
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if i unplug the vacuum source from the blow off valve , will it stick closed alowing boost but wont unload excess pressure . or will it stick open ?
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 05:47 AM
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 06:14 AM
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Default Re: blow off valve operation question (ndogg)

It'll stick closed.... since at 0psi and under boost it's closed, and you need fair ammount of vacuum to open it.
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 06:43 AM
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Default Re: blow off valve operation question (Nick7)

reason i ask , is im tryin to track a boost leak , i can hear it , but cant find it anywhere , im trying to rule out the bov so im gonna unplug it to stick it closed
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