Zero Turbo Boost

[ronmarabito2002]

I believe that if you lost all your boost, you would leave a trail of
black smoke a long way, not just a lack of acceleration. I would bet
you lost your gauge connection or a gasket on the turbo.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
Currently in Show Low, AZ


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, nicodemus815@c... wrote:
>
> We were cruising about 5 miles from QZ when my dash buzzer went off.
The
> coach had a lack of acceleration. No grinding noises, oil leaks etc.
All gauges
> OK, except zero turbo boost.
>
> I took the air filter off and peered down the intake, the turbine
can be seen
> spinning and the filter is clean.
>
> I noticed there is a blue small diameter hose that appears to come
off the
> rear area of the turbo...is this the line that goes to the turbo
boost gauge?
> I'm thinking that is malfunctioning, or one of the large diameter
air pipes may
> have "slipped" from it's mate.
>
> We have twin beds, how do I gain access to the front of the engine,
from the
> bedroom? Suggestions?
>
> Steve Harrie
> '86 PT38 8v92
>
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