Boost leak?

[koston33]

So is there any other way to see if my bpv is leaking other than a gauge or dh. It seems to me like I'm not making that power I'm use to. Than again it may be all in my head. Any other methods. If not anyone in Gwinnett, GA. Thanks guys

 

[LukeP]

I'd like to know too, sometimes my car hits hard and then completely goes flat on power. Like BUTTSURGE then flat Corsica-like acceleration all the way through 5500 rpm, where peak power should be (in third gear). I suspect its boost leak. If I lift and then re-apply throttle, the power comes back and it surges to life again. Sometimes I have to merge on the highway lifting and reapplying throttle every 1000 rpm to get the adequate snort that I expect. I'm not sure how I could possibly prove this to a dealer without them thinking I'm totally full of it.

 

[jam_asian85]

Check for loose clamps

 

[jp4130]

flat Corsica-like acceleration

Are you saying Corsicas are not fast?

 

[LukeP]

Are you saying Corsicas are not fast?

They're only fast compared to early 90's cavalier station wagons.

 

[koston33]

so is there any other method beside a gauge?

 

[jp4130]

They're only fast compared to early 90's cavalier station wagons.