afr's problem

[bazooka joe]

Where the wastegate and manifold meet would only leak air post-combustion...so that wouldn't be "metered" anymore. Check IC pipes, etc, etc.

you're correct, and yes, it was the ic pipe...coupling came loose because the clamp broke(argh)! fixed the "post combustion" leak, all is good in the protege world again...miles of smiles!!
thanks for everyone's help!!

 

[turbolife]

you're correct, and yes, it was the ic pipe...coupling came loose because the clamp broke(argh)! fixed the "post combustion" leak, all is good in the protege world again...miles of smiles!!
thanks for everyone's help!!

Sucks that the damn clamp broke on you...good to hear she's running good again though!!

 

[ZenProtege]

Maybe your driving habits/style are influencing the reading. If your afr's are good while in boost why worry?

 

[bazooka joe]

Sucks that the damn clamp broke on you...good to hear she's running good again though!!

ya, but i'll take a broken clamp over some if the other issues i could have had! thanks again for your assistance!!
i think i'll be relocating the maf next!!