Boost leak tester - just IC pipe work or complete intake system?
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Boost leak tester - just IC pipe work or complete intake system?
93 1.6 FMII hardware
When I fit my built engine I want to make sure I have no boost leaks, I have made a boost leak tester and tested it to 25 psi and the tester holds pressure no problem.
I am happy testing the IC pipe work from the turbo outlet to the inlet manifold, but I have read on other car forums that they test the complete intake system by attaching the tester to the turbo inlet and pressurising the whole system slightly above your required boost PSI.
I was just wondering if anyone has done this and has any advice ie can this cause any damage to the turbo seals or anything else on the engine?
All advice appreciated......
Barry
When I fit my built engine I want to make sure I have no boost leaks, I have made a boost leak tester and tested it to 25 psi and the tester holds pressure no problem.
I am happy testing the IC pipe work from the turbo outlet to the inlet manifold, but I have read on other car forums that they test the complete intake system by attaching the tester to the turbo inlet and pressurising the whole system slightly above your required boost PSI.
I was just wondering if anyone has done this and has any advice ie can this cause any damage to the turbo seals or anything else on the engine?
All advice appreciated......
Barry
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Test IC pipes from the throttle body coupler to the compressor inlet. If you think you have an intake manifold leak, test it with ether, starting fluid, propane, or the smoke from a cigarette. All of that is way, way easier than opening the valve cover, unbolting a cam gear, and unbolting all the cam caps.
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Look just hook the damn thing up
Forget all the valve tDC bullshiz.
Just pressurize the motherfukker and you will hear leaks. Yes air will go past valves but that is ok.
you will still find leaks.
Sheesh
Forget all the valve tDC bullshiz.
Just pressurize the motherfukker and you will hear leaks. Yes air will go past valves but that is ok.
you will still find leaks.
Sheesh