mbc doesn't work??

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mbc doesn't work??

Post by clubman_dan » Sun Aug 27, 2006 1:21 pm

i have managed to resist the urge to play with my mbc for about 3 days! :rofl:
i am not sure why, turning it doesn'thave any affect on the boost at all, i was under the impression that a small tweak would create a fair change in the boost, i wound it nearly all the way in and there is no change at all!
any ideas??
DAN :)
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Post by Roo » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:15 am

Have you got it connected correctly?

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Post by clubman_dan » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:50 am

i am pretty sure its connected right, the white/clear pipe is blocked, and the mbc is in the line to the actuator.
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Post by Williewammes » Wed Aug 30, 2006 3:17 pm

HI,

Try using the mbc with the boost solenoid still in place. You can just put it between the boost solenoid and the wastegate (red hose).
Worked pefectly for me. It made a really big improvement in lower revs.
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Post by JohnTurbo » Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:21 pm

Williewammes wrote:HI,

Try using the mbc with the boost solenoid still in place. You can just put it between the boost solenoid and the wastegate (red hose).
Worked pefectly for me. It made a really big improvement in lower revs.
Yes, this works much better. I've written a lot about mbcs...do a search for "mbc" by me.
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Post by clubman_dan » Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:49 pm

got the mbc working now! i have changeed the hoses because the old ones looked a bit cracked and crappy, then i had a fiddle.
i can't get the grin off my face! :lol:
it goes like greased weasel shit!
i am going to turn it back down now before i kill myslef/break something lol!
DAN :twisted:
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'91 turbo oyster grey- full leather, momo wheel, aircon- SOLD
'94 turbo, metallic black- Scrapped
'95 2.0 es SOLD!
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