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: Turbo not boosting


gotdiesel
08-01-2005, 04:45 PM
I did the troubleshooting from another post, to find out that my turbo is not boosting. Vacuume pump is not working, but my actuator does work.

At idle,with the waste gate fully closed should I here the turbo?
I can hold the waste gate closed and nothing changes.

Thanks
Greg

Texas Diesel Guy
08-01-2005, 07:24 PM
at idle, there is almost no load on the engine, and opening and closing the wastegate makes little difference on the idling turbine in the turbo. So no, holding it closed at idle won't make any difference.

Need to fix the vacuum pump so it can hold the WG shut while driving and then you can develop some boost pressure.

gotdiesel
08-03-2005, 09:59 AM
I'm going to replace the pump today.

gotdiesel
08-05-2005, 07:10 AM
Installed pump, turbo is working.
Now I need gauges.