SARD BOV question - gap between piston and fitment?

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SARD BOV question - gap between piston and fitment?

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I've just bought a 2nd hand SARD racing BOV as an alternative to my leaking HKS, and it looks like the piston is not sealing correctly. Is this right?

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If you look at the semi circular opening between the MR2 hardpipe adapter and the bov itself there is a slight gap. If I shine a light into it from the side and look down the adapter I can see a gap. Will the VAC pull this shut at idle and then work OK or have I a problem if I fit it?

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Re: SARD BOV question - gap between piston and fitment?

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Anyone?

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Re: SARD BOV question - gap between piston and fitment?

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Not seen one of those. Doesn't look correct though.
Add the vac line to it without it plumbed and see you can still shine a light through it.
Should be able to seal it someway
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http://www.sard.co.jp/after_eng/product ... owoff.html

Going to fit it later today and check it under VAC pressure.

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Well, after failing to get the old leaky HKS off, I headed into MRTwos to get it off with a much smaller ratchet spanner, and got the SARD fitted. Holds boost really well now :shocked: :D

Much nicer sound too, more of an air rush than the bird chirp of the HKS. Looks like the VAC does help it seal when off boost.

Happy days :th:

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:th:
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