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Old 23 September 2012, 03:53 PM
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Guys,

My UK 1999 Turbo has developed a coolant leak somewhere under the intercooler, is it okay to run it with out the intercooler briefly so I can have a proper look to seewhere its coming out?

thanks all in advance
Old 23 September 2012, 04:00 PM
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i would say briefly it should be okay, but id wait until someone knows for sure
Old 23 September 2012, 04:08 PM
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i wouldnt of thought it would run without the cooler, as you would be getting un measured air?
Old 23 September 2012, 04:10 PM
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thanks guys, appreciate your thoughts itll be on tickover briefly
Old 23 September 2012, 04:20 PM
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it will be ok just dont start reving the nads off it.
Old 23 September 2012, 04:26 PM
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Fine, just unplug the MAF sensor as you'll probably find it won't idle with it connected.
Old 23 September 2012, 04:49 PM
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awesome thanks guys
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