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    08-30-2012 07:53 PM #1
    So just about a month ago I started to notice a decrease in acceleration in the Jet. (tiptonic)
    Normal driving is ok, but if I get on it there is really nothing and even when the turbo kicks in, it's nothing like what it used to be. I cleaned the MAFS, and not sure where to start. I'm not getting any lights coming on, just poor performance. It's has a blah feeling to me. Any suggestions would be great.

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    08-30-2012 08:04 PM #2
    new diverter valve may be the issue does it run ok? check your breather tube for oil leaks, check if theres oil behind where the MAF sensor is, in that tube. if there is oil there you need a new breather tube, check the tube from the pancake pipe to the turbo for oil.
    This isnt where I parked my car!

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    08-30-2012 09:08 PM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by Hakkalugi View Post
    new diverter valve may be the issue does it run ok? check your breather tube for oil leaks, check if theres oil behind where the MAF sensor is, in that tube. if there is oil there you need a new breather tube, check the tube from the pancake pipe to the turbo for oil.
    Yeah it runs fine. Its just when i get on the gas its just blah theres no pep

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    08-31-2012 01:22 AM #4
    is your A/C on when this happens?

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    08-31-2012 11:37 PM #5
    clutch may be starting to slip

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    08-31-2012 11:43 PM #6
    Quote Originally Posted by lukexcameron View Post
    clutch may be starting to slip
    Reading>you

    OP check vac hoses for boost leaks

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    09-01-2012 12:28 AM #7
    Sounds like a boost leak to me.

    Edit: Or maybe limp mode? Sorry, I don't really know much about that, just throwing out possibilities.
    Last edited by bob570; 09-01-2012 at 12:36 AM.

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    09-04-2012 03:03 PM #8
    So, since I'm car-tarded, where can I look for a boost leak

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    09-04-2012 06:42 PM #9
    Try new coilpacks
    Nah...if it ain't below sea-level... It can always go lower...

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    09-19-2012 08:22 PM #10
    So I ran some seafoam and it seemed to help 90% of the problem, there is still some lag or hesitation.
    But all in all 10 bucks went a long way

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