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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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On the vacuum side of my boost gauge the gauge is indicating less vacuum at idle, and it fluctuates when I drive.. Also when I accelerate and then let off, the car will go to 1100 rpm and stay there for like 8 seconds before coming back down to 900 rpm (standard idle).. Does anyone have any suggestions on what might be wrong?
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 08:35 AM
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You've got a gasket that's not sealing (vacuum leak), EGR Issues, OR else you've got internal issues that could be showing their head.
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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Holy ****.. Hopefully it isn't internal. The only thing I can think of is the bov the gasket was coming off so I took it off conpletely and snugged it tight on
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It probably isn't due to the fact you're getting RPM fluctuations. Make a leak detection end cap and find your leak.

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I fixed the fluctuations but now it's indicating more vacuum on the boost gauge
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