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Old 17 January 2010, 08:16 PM
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anyone know if a loosely fitting intake manifold breather hose would cause the air intake to leak and whistle on boost? Dunno if its related, but theres a smell of petrol when the cars cold????/
Old 17 January 2010, 08:17 PM
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P.S. Its not my car, so I'm not allowed tools near it haha
Old 17 January 2010, 08:20 PM
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Usually a gasket leaking,downpipe the most likely.
Old 17 January 2010, 08:43 PM
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Has it got a decated front pipe?
Old 17 January 2010, 08:58 PM
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I have had this on mine. It hasn't got a de cat down pipe. So maybe a leaking gasket on the downpipe you think ? I also have a induction kit.
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no, its standard manifold and exhaust on his. Its not blowing or makin a frappy noise though, i'm sure it must be somewhere on the cold air intake pipe or assosiated plumbing, cause its air leaking into the turbo no?
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Aftermarket dump valve is a common cause of this - baileys (or ebay specials) in particular.
Old 18 January 2010, 09:34 AM
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Thats something i thought as mine has one on. No markings on it. Only had the car 2 weeks and already thinking of putting original back on when i find time.
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Just put the OE one back on - It works better anyway and wont cause any problems
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