only getting 3-4psi. Nth Beaches mechanic needed

[MRK25T]

My s2 R33 gtst is only running at about 3-4psi instead of the factory boost level. I can hear that there is a hole or some sort of leak somewhere near the engine.

Modifications include only exhaust and pod filter. I did have standard boost until this little problem.

I took it to a local exhaust place in brookvale and got him to have a quick look at it (after he told me he doesn't do turbo cars) and he said it seems to near the manifold. He recommened another local performance place called Joviant but unfortunatly there were closed yesturday and today.

I need to get it running properly before I start work at uni on or around the 7th Jan.

I've heard good things about Hills but have also heard they take forever and a day.

Does anyone know my what my problem is, and can they refer me to a perfomance mechanic near the northern beaches that doesn't charge like a wounded bull.

I prefer not going to the dealer in Manly I bought the car from. I remember him telling me there was a boost leak when he drove my car back from botany warf but said it was fixed. I guess he didn't do a good job or something because in the last week its come back and the car is out of warranty.

Mark

[Pva_Glue]

Did I meet you on the Freeway...?

I think I did meet you but you just ingnore me

cheers

Joe

[MRK25T]

Which freeway was this?

If it was anywhere near Eastern Creek the other day for the track day I only saw the pink justjap car which stood out like an altar boy's errection. I also spotted a local GTR arriving at eastern creek as I was leaving (purple GTR with zila number plates - 400+ kw).

Sorry I seemed to ignore you (I didn't see you). I was more concered not ending up on some highway to hell. As mentioned in the eastern creek thread I had no map and was unable to find someone to follow. Thank God I saw the justjap car pull onto the m4 because I was traveling in the total opposite direction =)

I might have to get one of those GPS systems if I want to travel outside the safety of the northern beaches.

Sure it was me PVA?

Mark

[MRK25T]

I must be tired.

Must not have been me PVA, i'm on the other side of this country and have never been to perth.

I looked at where you were from and for some reason 'Penrith' popped into my head.

Mark

[PRIMO]

mrk25t just check all your pipes to and from the I/C if it is the problem it may pay to invest in some decent clamps

[red900ss]

Try Joviant when they open Mark. Some of the guys reckon they are good.

[MRK25T]

Thanks Primo, i'll check all my pipes to see if i can fix the problem myself. Failing that i'll do as red900ss says and take it to joviant when they next open.

Mark

[ed]

Just wondering if you've looked at the wastegate actuator?

Perhaps it is opening earlier b'cos the actuator has died?

Good luck with it.

[Doctor]

Mark,I think it is your tube that runs to your BOV. Make sure it is connected all the way to the plenum chamber as the tube that comes of the plenum can be missed when putting back everything.

Give me a call and you can bring it round for me to look at.

Doc

[Cubes]

Check the boost guage sensor near the brake powerbooster and see if the small hose has split.

I think the R33's are the same as the 32's in that aspect.

Does it still feel like it pulls the same or similiar?

If so that is what it is..

[keca18]

hey dude, is it a boost leak or an exhaust leak?? coz if its dropped boost and the exhaust place has told you he doesnt fix turbo cars, i got my money on you have blown your manifold to turbo gasket.

[MRK25T]

keka18 you are correct.

In another thread I mention that I got it done at Envy Imports on the Northern Beaches. They charged me nothing to fix it because I have done business with them before and I also got a front/dump pipe + hi flow cat and they high flowed my turbo at the same time. They are also doing a FMIC for me within 2 weeks.

I've also got a leak at the muffler which they said to get fixed at any exhaust place, so when I get time (working 6 days a week to fund mods) I'll get that fixed too.

Mark