Boost leak ?

Discussion in 'Technical' started by 89300z, Nov 16, 2012.

  1. 89300z

    89300z big ugly z owner

    How do i test for a boost leak ?
     
  2. frysie

    frysie FRYTECH

  3. SuperZ

    SuperZ Resident Z lunatic

    A better version of boost leak detector is to simply cut a circular piece of rubber tire tubing up with the valve in the centre. Put four holes for bolt holes around the edges and then use an afm adapter to sandwich the valve between the afm and the adapter.

    The reason why its a better version is that it will expand with pressure and this prevents sudden bursts of pressure that can push out oil seals etc. Also when you stop air flow the expanded rubber tyre piece will continue to deflate and this will keep pushing air into the engine giving you more time to detect the leak when there is no noise.

    If you dont get the drift of what I am saying, I will post a picture of one for you


    Cheers
     
  4. frysie

    frysie FRYTECH

    10 psi is plenty to detect leaks and wont effect the car.
     

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