T14PPA Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Im having some trouble with my 2nd turbo sometimes not kicking in when the car kicks down a gear. can anyone sugest what the problem may be? Also does anyone know somewhere that will smoke test my car in the london area? as i dont feel its boosting as well as it use to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Most likely a split Vacuum hose mate Check this thread out http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?257946-No-Boost-on-2nd-Turbo-SOLVED-***NOT-SOLVED****** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14PPA Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Most likely a split Vacuum hose mate Check this thread out http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?257946-No-Boost-on-2nd-Turbo-SOLVED-***NOT-SOLVED****** did you get yours sorted in the end mate? what size vacuum pipes shall i order to start replacing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 do smoke tests find leaks in vacuum pipes? what about the vsvs if they are open/closed will it prevent certan leaks being found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpro Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 hi, you can come round mine i have a boost leak tester but with air not smoke. and a air compressor to boost it to 1.2 bar and listen out for leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 did you get yours sorted in the end mate? what size vacuum pipes shall i order to start replacing? not yet as i have not had a chance. Im Pulling it apart next weekend mate with a few parts coming from Toyota I would replace ALL the vacuum pipes mate.. i think it was 3mm vacuum pipe but best you check mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14PPA Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Its come at the worst time. Goig holiday tomorrow for two weeks and im supose to fit and map my hks ecu when i get back but it needs to be running perfect first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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