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      06-08-2018, 08:37 PM   #20
cooldude346
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Originally Posted by jeddo45 View Post
You're gonna have to go through process of elimination for this. Boost leak problems could be a number of things:

1. Check intercooler connections.
2. Check charge pipe and diverter valves. A stuck diverter valve will let all boost out.
3. Check vacuum lines. Not just visible check. Smoke test will show any cracked lines.
4. Waste Gates. If stuck open they will let all boost out.

I'd start with a smoke test because it could very well be a vacuum line.

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if it's the actual turbos. You got 120k out of them which is impressive, a whole lot more than most of us got ( mine started giving out at 82k).
Thanks for the advice! I'll try to check for 1-3 and hope its one of those issues. About to order a smoke/fog machine from Amazon rn. Hoping its not the turbos themselves but I guess they are bound to go at some point.
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