I gave it a try this afternoon... Seemed easy enough, but, well... I guess I still have something wrong.

Anyone in the local area have experience with this problem?

 

Matt, I haven't done one yet. To me it sounds like a vacuum leak. Could be the intercooler boots or some other source. Look closely to make sure you haven't knocked a vacuum line loose while in there. I'd try calling Aaron & see if he's faced this before. Good luck.

 

It's uninstalled for the moment... I think it might have been the IC boots. I'll try it again tomorrow if I have time, but tomorrow's going to be busy. Thanks, Chuck!

 

Maybe your car is really just a Cooper with an S hood

 

Matt, did you get this issue resolved? If so, what was the culprit?

 

I have not - I've been sick as a dog since Sunday afternoon and haven't had the energy to take things apart again. I plan to try it again today if I can get off a little bit early.

 

Matt -

Hope you feel better. I saw this thread today and wonder if it might help. I haven't delved into all the posts, but perhaps...

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=101204

 

I've read that thread and others, but I still had the issue. I'm still thinking I didn't re-seat the IC boots properly, causing a leak, but we'll see if that was the issue when I re-install the vacuum line. Cross your fingers for me.

 

Matt - ever get this solved?

 

Yeah - it was the IC boots. I must have folded one when I was reinstalling the IC. There really IS a trick to it - you have to really feel around on the underside of the rubber boots with a fingertip to make sure they are going AROUND the IC ends rather than INTO them....

 

Cool! I want to install a dual gauge pod w/ oil pressure and boost pressure. Thanks for the hint.