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Old 11-20-2005, 11:35 AM
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The rod is pulling could it still be bad internally?
Old 11-20-2005, 11:39 AM
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It may only pull part way.

With the engine idling, spray carb cleaner around it. Does the idle change?
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Originally Posted by willwren
It may only pull part way.

With the engine idling, spray carb cleaner around it. Does the idle change?
I'm at work right now I'll check as soon as I get home. Thanks
Old 11-20-2005, 12:07 PM
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Try that at idle everywhere around the SC and all the vacuum lines. You'll find the culprit.
Old 11-23-2005, 12:10 AM
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There doesn’t seem to be any leaks. Would this most likely be the gasket?
Old 11-23-2005, 12:13 AM
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When the car is idling, is the "foot" of the BCA rod straight up and down? If you momentarily pull the top vacuum line off (very momentarily, as it will rev) does it go all the way down?
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Originally Posted by J Wikoff
When the car is idling, is the "foot" of the BCA rod straight up and down?
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Originally Posted by J Wikoff
If you momentarily pull the top vacuum line off (very momentarily, as it will rev) does it go all the way down?
Yes
Old 11-23-2005, 09:14 AM
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Well, your BCA seems fine. What does your boost gauge do if you pull the vacuum line off the MAP. Go to 0?
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Yes the boost gauge goes to zero.
Old 11-28-2005, 09:46 AM
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Sounds to me like a Boost Control Solenoid.
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