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Old 03-02-2004, 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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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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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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