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  1. 02-07-2012 01:04 PM #1
    i need some help with my 1990 g60 i think that my supercharged its not working, does somebody know how can i know how to check it and where can i take it to fix in the san diego california area? i think im wasting like half oh the hp it should have and i sucks ):

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    02-07-2012 01:47 PM #2
    Quote Originally Posted by lil_emou View Post
    i need some help with my 1990 g60 i think that my supercharged its not working, does somebody know how can i know how to check it and where can i take it to fix in the san diego california area? i think im wasting like half oh the hp it should have and i sucks ):
    Oh man

    One step at a time...
    ... for start you need to hook up a boost gauge to see how much psi its producing...
    Quote Originally Posted by dogger View Post
    ... (Corrado) might be the greatest collection of bad VW ideas ever put into one car.
    My Corrado (sort of) build thread / On Database
    My MK1 build thread
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  3. 02-07-2012 05:00 PM #3
    how can i check that first step? i need special tools or something? tanx


  4. 02-08-2012 12:22 AM #5
    that video it helpful but, someone know who in san diego california area knows how to fix it?

  5. 02-08-2012 01:24 AM #6
    i got some of the pipea that comes from intercooler are broken and leaking oil, that could be a
    reason why my supercharger seems not to be woriking?


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    02-08-2012 09:16 AM #7
    Yup, broken intercooler tube would cause a boost leak. Robbing you of power and most likely causing you to run rich.

  7. 02-08-2012 09:41 AM #8
    ok thank can i just try to tape them or a have to replace the hole set or popes?

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    02-08-2012 10:09 AM #9
    I would find used parts in the classifieds and replace them.

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    02-08-2012 10:59 AM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by V-TEC this!!! View Post
    I would find used parts in the classifieds and replace them.
    Get a Bentley repair manual, too.

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    02-08-2012 01:18 PM #11
    Which pipes are they? I may actually have these in the garage.

  11. 02-08-2012 05:07 PM #12
    the one that goes under the battery plate close to the ratiator fan and another one that im not sure where it goes

  12. 03-19-2012 04:30 PM #13
    hey guys!

    i have a question, i had open my g60 already well i dont have any pictures of it opened but i i have this pic that can let you know hows the interior..

    i found the displacer and the outer parts were in good shape i just need to clean that oil.

    does somebody what kind of the degreaser can i use? i've been told i cant use any kind of degreaser with the displacer or the g60 parts and air tubes, is that true?

    i would appreciate any response thank you..

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