Boost leak / manifold leak ???

[RS2junkie]

Hi Guys,

the old RS2 is getting a bit of use recently, been sitting for a while. Bur now I think I have either a boost leak or a manifold leak... under acceleration I can hear guite a loud wooosh sound, the turbo is building boost and power is a bit flat but the sound is off putting... I suspect an induction leak somewhere. Would have expected low boost if it’s a boost leak but the gauge is showing about 1.2 bar? I have a video which I will post but would appreciate any clues ???

thanks

p

[Tractor Dave]

Have you checked that the mice haven't eaten your air filter

[newsh]

I’ve got a boost leak test kit, near Dorking.

[RS2junkie]

Dave, I will put a trap with a bit of cheese under the bonnet tonight...... but it has a K&N filter, don’t think mice like them so much !!!

p

[RS2junkie]

Newsh, I would like to take you up on your offer, let me know a day and time that suits you, I am free most days this week and next before back to Bahrain ...
thanks

Paul

[Tractor Dave]

Dave, I will put a trap with a bit of cheese under the bonnet tonight...... but it has a K&N filter, don’t think mice like them so much !!!

p

Out here in the country we have a big problem with rodents .
They haven't eaten anything in my S2 (yet) but have damaged a few of my cars here over the years.
I keep a couple of traps in them these days.

[Bowie69]

Dave, I will put a trap with a bit of cheese under the bonnet tonight...... but it has a K&N filter, don’t think mice like them so much !!!

p

They much prefer peanut butter!

[newsh]

They much prefer peanut butter!

Or choc chip cookies

[RS2junkie]

Thanks to the hands on assistance of Newsh the problem was found to be the hose from the intercooler to throttle body/ISV. Lucky I had a new one spare and so was able to fix it on the spot ! Also identified the O ring at the base of the dipstick was leaking too, that’s tomorrow’s job....

Thanks again Newsh !

[newsh]

Thanks to the hands on assistance of Newsh the problem was found to be the hose from the intercooler to throttle body/ISV. Lucky I had a new one spare and so was able to fix it on the spot ! Also identified the O ring at the base of the dipstick was leaking too, that’s tomorrow’s job....

Thanks again Newsh !

You’re very welcome mate, she’s a lovely car!