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nwt1976 26-07-2010 10:41 PM

finding air/boost leaks?
 
whats a good way in finding air/boost leaks?

teejay 26-07-2010 11:33 PM

soapy water. watch where it bubbles.

mARC 26-07-2010 11:36 PM

[QUOTE=teejay;473222]soapy water. watch where it bubbles.[/QUOTE]

^^ this in a spray bottle

daveygravey 27-07-2010 05:44 AM

spray carby cleaner around the engine bay if idle changes you got a leak mate and it will direct you to where it is..

nwt1976 27-07-2010 06:21 AM

cheers guys ill try both

mARC 27-07-2010 06:31 AM

[QUOTE=daveygravey;473232]spray carby cleaner around the engine bay if idle changes you got a leak mate and it will direct you to where it is..[/QUOTE]

Please explain, I don't understand how the idle will change?

nwt1976 27-07-2010 06:58 AM

maybe if there is air leak idle will change if blocked. using a type of spray might block leak for short time . only a guess
my car is idling slightly rough but would be hard to tell change. going to search for leaks today pretty sure there's a small leak somewhere.

apg39 27-07-2010 07:16 AM

[QUOTE=mARC;473239]Please explain, I don't understand how the idle will change?[/QUOTE]

Every used UEC on your car?

norwest_rumbler 27-07-2010 08:46 AM

[QUOTE=mARC;473239]Please explain, I don't understand how the idle will change?[/QUOTE]

it will change because the leak will be 'sealed'

dont use soapy water - stupid idea.

Jeckle 27-07-2010 09:27 AM

dont use soapy water - stupid idea.[/QUOTE]

Providing your not looking for a vacuum leak, soapy water/spray and wipe etc is the best way. The product we use at work to find leaks is leak check, effectively a soapy water.

Where it bubbles is your leak. Start at the joins. At worst you'll give the engine bay a bit of a clean.


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