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volvos4life 10-20-2009 09:20 PM

low boost on 96 850-R
 
the boost guage has a low reading under WOT about 1/4 of white portion of guage.disconnected actuator hose now a little pass 1/2 car runs torguey(strong) just concerned about the right boost.i know the R was rated at 250 hp with bosch engine mgnt.anyone know any specs for this car,does it have a low pressure turbo?is the boost controller going out, all turbo hoseing looks ok! any info can help

tech 10-24-2009 09:40 AM

The R has 240HP.
I would install an aftermarket gauge and see exactly how much boost it is making.
There might also be other problems. But install the gauge first then go from there.


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