I am wondering if my vrs is currently suffering a boost leak somewhere in the system. I have a generic ODB2 reader that has not flagged up any codes related to this, but am not sure if a leak in the system would necessarily result in an engine management code.

 

Any recommendations for a smoke test of the car in the Stockport area?

 

Thanks.

Someone may have but I dare say it's a matter of ringing round and seeing who has the equipment and what the prices are. Shouldn't cost much and it's pretty simple but not everyone has the gear.

What's making you think you have a leak? Smoke test won't do any harm mind, rule it out if nothing else.

Main reason for looking at a smoke test is the vehicle is 10 yes old and I have no idea if any of the hoses/pipes have ever been replaced, and am also aware that these things are quite likely to fail at some point.

This is my first turbo car, and since first driving it a couple of months ago it doesn't feel as if it has the same power.

However this could be just that I've got used to it after a measly 120bhp Astra

Could be, you're right thought a smoke test is a good health check type thing to do

http://www.genmoco.co.uk/pages/diagnostics.php

 

These lads have a Smoke Pro.

 

Regards.

Cool,that's only 15 minutes from me. Cheers!