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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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Low boost problems

My truck is having boost problems. As I accelerate my boost only tops out at about 14psi and actually starts dropping after about 2000 rpm. I thought maybe I had a boost leak somewhere but I put 10lbs to the system with an air compressor and couldnt find any. I could hear some air entering the engine and could feel a little coming out the blow by tube and the oil filler cap. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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You should be able to apply pressure (I would do 25psi) and it hold, if not then you have a leak... Bar the engine over until all the valves are closed or it goes by the intake valves...
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