making a boost leak tester, hints?

bobpogoman

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there must be a link somewhere on how to make it but cant find it.

how should i do it? should i unplug the coupler from the TB,make an pvc hose to plug a compressor on it and cap the turbo entry side then put some air in?

thanks.
 

jonny87turbo

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Just buy a spray can of starting fluid and spray it where there could be a possible boost leak. Your idle will pick up where you have a leak.
 

bobpogoman

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made the tester, without measuring the car, the shop didnt had any 3 to 2 inch adapter so i just took a 3in. straight coupler and capped it, but noticed its not tight on the turbo, the ct-26 got like 2-3/4in. o.d. of the bavel? cant find any 23/4 adapter :S
 

IwantMKIII

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jonny87turbo;1364369 said:
Just buy a spray can of starting fluid and spray it where there could be a possible boost leak. Your idle will pick up where you have a leak.

not a very effective solution compared to loading them with some boost.
 

IwantMKIII

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bobpogoman;1372695 said:
made the tester, without measuring the car, the shop didnt had any 3 to 2 inch adapter so i just took a 3in. straight coupler and capped it, but noticed its not tight on the turbo, the ct-26 got like 2-3/4in. o.d. of the bavel? cant find any 23/4 adapter :S


Keep cranking down on the clamp and it will grab eventually. I've always made mine 3" cause its all they really carry