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Electrical Boost Gauge Buzz/Vibration

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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 06:51 AM
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Boost Gauge Buzz/Vibration

I've got a "zing" sound coming from my boost gauge. Could the brass fitting not be tight enough? It almost sounds like a turbo spooling...

Also, whenever I tap my steering wheel, my gauge buzzes and vibrates. I didn't think they were that sensitive... Is this normal?

The only thing I can come up with is that I need to tighten the fitting in the back of the gauge more, but with it being brass and all, I don't want to damage it. Thanks!

Oh, I've got the STRI X-Line gauges.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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If the lines are tight, then run down to your local hobby shop and grab one of these...

...it's a RC gas filter. Just make sure there is a bronze element inside it. Plumb this in the boost gauge line.
 
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