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Old 07-31-2010, 11:53 PM
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Pyro problem and boost surprise

I installed used Isspro gauges today. As always, I got what I paid for. $50 on Ebay was hard to pass up, but now my Pyro does not work, it just reads 80 degrees. The probe was worn, right at the tip it looked a little mashed and I could see brass coloring, like the surface metal had been worn down. On top of that, there was a section of the wire right at the end of the braided metal section (8" or so after the probe) that had been taped up. A big wad of electrical tape with something kinda squishy inside.
Anybody want to wager on which one is the problem? I will see if Isspro will sell me just a probe, or probe and line.

Also, I can make 35 PSI of boost, if I have it in 5th, put my foot in the fuel pump and hold it there. 3rd gets me almost 30 PSI, 4th and 5th get 32 if I just accelerate like I'm passing somebody. Only mods I have are a 4" straight pipe, BHAF, and the guy before moved the fuel plate all the way up. Timing has not been changed (coming soon). As I understand it, I should only be able to make 25 PSI or so. Does this mean my wastegate is already plugged? I'm not going to complain about 35 PSI, just want to know.
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Old 08-02-2010, 06:38 PM
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ISSPRO Adjustable Thermocouple

Try here- the prices seem more reasonable.

https://www.totaldieselperformance.com
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With boost in the 30's, the wastegate is plugged off.

The pyro sounds like it was dragged behind a bus. A new lead and probe should fix it.
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Well, I'm going to check it all over on Saturday, try soldering the wire, check the gauge and all before I order new parts. Thanks for the info.
I guess if the wastegate is already plugged, I can't complain.
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your not gonna want to solder the wire.Thermocouples are very sensitive to repairs
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The gauge works now. I didn't touch a thing except I moved the wire/probe connection. Just a loose connection.
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