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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Ok guys been gone for awhile but Im back now! The problems I am having are Im losing break fluid back have not seen any on the ground. I assume I have a leak and some air in the lines being the clutch gets weak at times until I pump the pedal. The other issue I am having just started the other day, I have noticed that I am only boosting up to about 2.5 or 3. The gauge is starting off at negative 18-29 on the vacuum side. Is it a bad gauge or do I have another problem and if so how can I go about checking the issues I have stated. Thanks in advance for any help suggested!!!
The car is a 2006 Cobalt SS.
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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For the leak take a look inside the rims and wheel wells for oil spots,also is any showing up on the back of the car.

If the car feels the same on a pull I would think its the gauge.

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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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if the brake fluid has been dropping slowly for a long time its probably just your brake pads wearing. as for the boost issue, are you still making about the same power? if so its definitely the gauge because 2-3 psi would feel very very slow

btw coblasts you seem very knowledgeable could u possibly help me out too?

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/prob...s-help-257588/
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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Yea the car does not seem to slow but you know how when u start over analyzing things everything seems as if its not as good as it once was.. tried the by pass mod and there was no change!! Thanks so far guys
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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hey numb nuts bring your car to me one day and ill look at it for you!!!! lol
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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I can do that it starting to need some love... Where should i start as far as the boost problem? Sorry I have been gone for so long I had some family issues to deal with!! Thanks for the replies!!
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hey numb nuts bring your car to me one day and ill look at it for you!!!! lol
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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first off start with your leak ( if you cant see it anywhere look at the back of the rotors/rims to see if you see it streaming. Now check the master cylinder (Which is the more possible cause) the clutch issue is a known lsj issue ( if you get on it you need to push the clutch down a few times because of the pressure plate teeth and the t.b being ****). Once you find the issue resolve your issue with the boost i doubt the boost is gone, i say gauge. i havea mechanical gauge as well.!!
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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What is a ggod replacement gauge that just drops in and uses the factory wiring and such.. Im not looking for a high dollar one just a direct replacement from the likes of autozone or advanced auto so if it doesnt fix the issue i can return it... Im going to try and dig into these issues by the weekend!! Thanks for the help
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Dude.... The only one will be a autometer gauge. The same one...... Because of the fact its electronic and its set on perameters. Use a mechanical gauge...... I have one ill sale its a autometer
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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How hard is it to hook one up? What all has to be fabricated? Thx
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Just a t, along with copper line or nylon line. ...
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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where do u run the nylon or copper where through
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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With a t to the direct vacuum source
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Heard some rattling at idle today sound like it was coming from the bottom of the engine not sure, did not sound like that when i got home just every so often.
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