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Top tips for finding boost leaks... #689394
05/10/2008 16:09
05/10/2008 16:09

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Got an annoying hiss when under boost grr - question is whats the easiest way of finding out which join is that precious air escaping from?

Cheers,
Mark

Re: Top tips for finding boost leaks... [Re: ] #689397
05/10/2008 16:26
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You can get smoke matches which gas engineers use. Light them somewhere in the pipework and seal off the end with a tube and then blow into the tube to force the smoke out and you will see it appearing on any gaps if you look carefully.


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Re: Top tips for finding boost leaks... [Re: jockey] #689427
05/10/2008 18:41
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what dv you running ?

Re: Top tips for finding boost leaks... [Re: ] #689620
06/10/2008 10:59
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Try this.


Re: Top tips for finding boost leaks... [Re: ] #689670
06/10/2008 13:01
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The dv is bog standard forge recirculating one.

Thanks for the link devbod, nice idea with the bleed kit - spose I really should have been able to find that in search... rolleyes

Re: Top tips for finding boost leaks... [Re: ] #689724
06/10/2008 14:48
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FYI - foot pump attached direcly to the EBV take off prior to throttle body + spray bottle of soapy water works quite well too (if tiring)


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