Too much boost pressure?!?!?

Too much boost pressure?!?!?

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SasaJ

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2 posts

267 months

Friday 20th September 2002
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On my '90 SE Chargecooled, recently I experiance a beautiful overboost. I mean the needle (of the gauge) almost jumps out on the right side, (more then 1 bar). It also comes below 5000 rpm. (Previously it worked normally ~.6 normal conditions, up to .8-.9 above 5000.) It's nice as the car goes like hell, on the other hand I am affraid the engine won't last long. No error codes from ECM, no other issues with the car. I tried to follow up all mailings and I haven't seen yet any similar issue. Anybody out there seen something like this?

cnh1990

3,035 posts

270 months

Friday 20th September 2002
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Check the hose to the wastegate capsule for leaks.
Perform a pressure test on capsule and the movement of the wastegate actuator.
Check the condition and the right type of spark plug. they should be NGK of the ERK variety.
Calvin 90 SE

rob.ellis

2,861 posts

285 months

Friday 20th September 2002
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SasaJ

Check out what the esprit fact file has to say on overboost - this may be of interest?

www.espritfactfile.com/ECM.html#HowToOverboostYourEsprit