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Old 06-13-2020, 08:25 AM   #167
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Originally Posted by snowtaipan View Post
When you say pinching the line solved the issue what do you mean? If you keep that closed at all times, you'll never have boost. That line on the back closes the port in the manifold allowing air to go through the SC.
I believe he means "temporarily" solves the issue, i.e. closes the vacuum leak caused by the hole in the bypass valve diaphragm.
It is not recommended to cap off the bypass valve line as this would result in the valve returning to it's home, resting position which would mean all air would pass thru the SC rotors. (no bypass)
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