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    Ford 2.3 Turbo Boost Problem

    ON my merkur I am having a problem with boost, it will go to 13psi then slowly fall back, i've by passed the boost solenoid and am running a g-valve that worked before. Any thoughts??

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    Re: Ford 2.3 Turbo Boost Problem

    could be bad turbo, leaky wastegate

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    Re: Ford 2.3 Turbo Boost Problem

    Sounds like the wastegate. Those go bad all the time on those pesky fords.
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    Re: Ford 2.3 Turbo Boost Problem

    I love those things....

    +1 on the gate....

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    Re: Ford 2.3 Turbo Boost Problem

    thanks guys, i'll have to see if i can find another one......are TD ones similar?

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    Re: Ford 2.3 Turbo Boost Problem

    +1 to the gate.

    That is what it was on my Merkur I owned many years ago. They go bad all the time and are easily replaceable. You can get a new one from Rapido or BAT inc.

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    Re: Ford 2.3 Turbo Boost Problem

    +1 on rapido.
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