Hi. No not driving the car unless it has a hidden quattro system.Mike,
Are you driving the car? I got the impression you were not and it is just running in the garage? You will not get any boost revving the engine in the garage, it needs to be on the road under load.
Colin
Zero is exactly what you will get in the garage, don't waste your time and clutch trying anything else. If you really want to know if the gauge is working disconnect the boost transducer hose on the rear end of the plenum (shown in white on the diagram) and use a small hand pump with the Ignition on, BE CAREFUL do not apply more than 15 - 20 psi or you will be buying a new transducer. I am sure your gauge is fine, it's your Alberta winter that's the problem !Hi. No not driving the car unless it has a hidden quattro system.
There is zero indication of boost on the meter.
I did move the car today a few feet forward and aft but I wasn't looking at the boost gauge.
Perhaps tomorrow I will attempt a Brake Stand to see if the boost is working?
Question: this hand pump is not from Sweden Im sure.Zero is exactly what you will get in the garage, don't waste your time and clutch trying anything else. If you really want to know if the gauge is working disconnect the boost transducer hose on the rear end of the plenum (shown in white on the diagram) and use a small hand pump with the Ignition on, BE CAREFUL do not apply more than 15 - 20 psi or you will be buying a new transducer. I am sure your gauge is fine, it's your Alberta winter that's the problem !
Colin
I assume the previous owner told you it wasn't working? Or are you thinking it isn't working ? I have a mityvac which is a great tool as it lets you test all of your smaller vacuum and pressure switches as well as bleed your brakes. Something like below. Available at lordco etcQuestion: this hand pump is not from Sweden Im sure.
WhAt sort of pump does one purchase to find the problem
Hi.I assume the previous owner told you it wasn't working? Or are you thinking it isn't working ? I have a mityvac which is a great tool as it lets you test all of your smaller vacuum and pressure switches as well as bleed your brakes. Something like below. Available at lordco etc
Mityvac Pressure Vacuum Tester Brake Bleeder New | eBay
Trying to test the boost gauge with a 6 year old timing belt in a static garage position sounds like you're playing with fire. I'd recommend holding off ; a broken boost gauge is least of your worries at this time.Hi. No not driving the car unless it has a hidden quattro system.
There is zero indication of boost on the meter.
I did move the car today a few feet forward and aft but I wasn't looking at the boost gauge.
Perhaps tomorrow I will attempt a Brake Stand to see if the boost is working?