Guys,

I just installed a Autometer 3301 boost gauge.

Having a few problems with the readings.

MY02 Wagon

19Hg Vacuum at Idle.
25Hg Vacuum on decel
Max boost reached in 1st gear is 9psi
Max boost reached in 2nd gear is around 12psi
Max boost in all other gears is around 13psi.

Can anyone please sanctify these readings

The car is bone stock.

I've connected my plumbing into the nipple right next to the +ve wire that joins to the alternator witht eh REd cover cap.

I figured I should be getting higher reading than this?

Have I got a leak in the plumbing? If so how do I test it.

See picture for tap point its the circled one!

http://www.i-club.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=1892268

Thanks in advance,
Antony

 

the readings are about correct for a standard car

simon