Just broke something on BOV.....

[nickrule99]

I just broke one of the connections to the BOV. Its the one one top right that returns to the Intake Mani. If anyone has a picture I can circle it. Is it still safe to drive? or do I need to get another one. Thanks. -Nick

 

[Coldandafraid]

yeah, this is what triggers the bov to blow off, or to seal. Without it getting boost/vacuum you wont blow off fast enough, maybe hurt the turbo.

 

[nickrule99]

I took it out for a spin shortly after I posted the message and it seems like it isnt building pressure. It still blows off... but the turbo doesnt spool up. Also, the car stutters like its going to stall. I just sealed the tube going to the intake manifold with my finger and it idled right- so I took a peice of paper and sealed it up so I could drive it. Since the turbos not spooling- am I going to harm it by driving it like this? or should I park it until I get another BOV?

-Nick

 

[nickrule99]

Actually, I think the turbo is spooling up (according to the stock "boost" "gauge) and its just venting right out the BOV instead of going into the intake mani. Is this possible? It feels like im driving a n/t.

 

[2GeNTSi]

Originally posted by nickrule99
I just broke one of the connections to the BOV. Its the one one top right that returns to the Intake Mani. If anyone has a picture I can circle it. Is it still safe to drive? or do I need to get another one. Thanks. -Nick

You still have the stock 2g one? If I were you I would go buy a 1g one and go ahead and replace the UIP as well.