Boost leak when cold outside and climbing hills.

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    What do you mean coming off the fuel?
     
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    I mean taking my foot off the pedal ......
     
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    Ok got it. Have you figured out problem?
     
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    sure hadn't....

    I checked my rubber boots, they weren't loose. Im off next week, I plan on looking more into it then.
     
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    Pretty dirty egr. Pulled it off and will clean it thoroughly
     

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    I think I found the culprit today. My Exhaust manifold...I see soot around it.....
     
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    Is it cracked
     
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    I don't see a crack...but I imagine there's spaces between the block and the manifold, which is why im seeing soot....
     
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    Manifold gasket
     
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    Its a minor amount and I don't know how long its been leaking....does even a minimal amount make a difference? I know it can cause a loss of power and fuel mileage....