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Jul 13, 2003 | 04:23 PM

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boost problems

Will be going and getting a wastegate and try that tommorrow (closed today), is this something I should be able too install myself??

FYI, took it out today, and was running good till got too store (couple kms) then when came out and started it back up, was back too running rough.

Thanks for all the ideas.

Jul 13, 2003 | 05:09 PM

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You're sure that'* what it is?

Jul 13, 2003 | 08:30 PM

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am I sure??

Am I sure?? NO, I'm going by what most ppl are suggesting I try, other option is bring it too Pontiac and let them charge me a arm & a leg too find out you guys are right

(I'm open too suggestions)

Jul 13, 2003 | 08:55 PM

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PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

before you spend any money on parts, you need to find out what codes are stored in the pcm. a vac. leak can cause that too, a carboned egr valve or a sticking pcv valve also. first thing is to have it scanned and see what the codes are and only then, go from there ok

Jul 13, 2003 | 10:02 PM

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getting scanned

Problem is, down here only place too get it done is at a garage, I checked Canadian Tire today and it'* $59.95 for the diagnostic. Sounds cheaper too buy and piece and hope no??

Jul 13, 2003 | 10:04 PM

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problem driving like this??

I have a client I have too go see tommorrow morning that'* a 2 1/2 hour drive out of the city, should I be worried driving with this problem???

Thanks.

Jul 13, 2003 | 11:43 PM

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The diagnostic route is usually the best place to start, rather than replacing things. I'm not sure what the problem is, so I'm not sure how far you can drive with it.

Jul 14, 2003 | 12:31 AM

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IF (and I stress IF) the wastegate is the problem, the worst thing that will happen is shitty mileage.

Jul 14, 2003 | 03:43 PM

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Found the problem

Thanks go out too all for helping me with this problem,and special thanks too Fuddyduddy & Jeffrey whom made me go get a scan instead of just changing the wastegate.

Looks like the problem is (will be sure once new piece is installed) the EGR Valve ($300cd ouch!!)
at that price wish it was the wastegate but glad I took the advice of getting it scanned. Am shopping around for the best price and will change it myself tonight. Let you know then (but the mechanic showed me, he'* convinced that'* it and the codes pointe too a egr problem)