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I noticed that when I have it on boost for a long time (ie going up a long hill in 3rd or 4th) I can hear a hissing sound from under the dash (or possibly engine bay) that I couldnt hear before. I have checked all my fittings for leaks, and cant find any, but you cant stick your head in the engine bay when its on 6psi.

I am unsure whether I do in fact have a leak at the fitting in the engine bay (how do I find out?), or whether this increased noise is simply due to the extra hose coming in to the cabin, bringing the boost noise with it.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Matty I noticed this noise when I fitted a boost and blower gauge in my XC, I am using Automoter gauges.

Im not overly worried about it. Just hope its the same noise! :lol:

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Trumpy

Haven't heard any hissing noises. Haven't been on boost for more than a short time at any one time. Good excuse for me to look for a suitable hill this arvo - will let you know the outcome if I find one. Maybe the gauge has a mini-BOV?!

Cheers

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Hey HUSTLER your just jealous,just imagine how good it looks,the boost gauge sitting there on the dash,with its splash of red ,and the hanging red lantern that comes with it that you hang from the rear view mirror.

Very important to keep the fwen shee in balance.

Confucious say two men in toilet not necessarily plumbers!

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I am unsure whether I do in fact have a leak at the fitting in the engine bay (how do I find out?)

Maybe a little food colouring or some other die around the spot & see after hitting boost if it's been blowen away, parden the pun!!

Scotty

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Trumpy,

I noticed the same noise yesterday and can't see to much wrong with it .. I guess it is what you said :) Sounds ok to me!

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Cmon guys, One more!!! I want my Gauge, :o surely there is a new member that would like their car to have some point of difference to others on the road! :thumbsup:

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Thanks for the feedback on the hissing noise. I am starting to think that it is a normal sound, but I am going to give gaugeworks a call anyway just to check.

On other news, my colour match may not be as good as first thought, I spent most of yesterday on the road (in direct sunlight) and am now thinking I would like to get it fixed too. I fitted it late in the afternoon when the sun was low, and it looked like a match, but now I'm not so sure...

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