Subject	using boost leak tester...still can't find leak!
Posted by	drew32 on February 02, 2013 at 4:43 PM
	This message has been viewed 282 times.
Message	I have a leak near the balance tube flange on the drivers side, but further down in the engine bay. What could be leaking? I can hear the leak, i can feel it with my hand, but i can't pinpoint it. I have tried soapy water with no success and i can just hear the 5psi air from the compressor leaking out. Is there a common leak in that area? Other ideas to identify the leak? thank you!
Follow Ups	using boost leak tester...still can't find leak! - drew32 16:43:53 02/02/13 PCV on underside of plenum near balance tube flange - madscientist222 16:56:05 02/02/13 it is probably original with ˜80k on it - drew32 22:52:56 02/02/13 Sounds like the old rubber may be cracked/worn. - madscientist222 13:36:48 02/03/13 ok thanks all. I ordered new PCVs and hoses - drew32 14:57:52 02/03/13 ^^ 2nd - SammybTT(TN) 22:54:34 02/02/13 I don't think boost should pass through to the hose - njz 08:00:00 02/03/13 right now i have a compressor hooked up to the intake - drew32 10:17:37 02/03/13 I talking when boosting not 5 PSI air. (n/m) - njz 17:21:20 02/03/13 Yes, I believe there should be - Summeronthechain (MN) 11:19:18 02/03/13 Boost shouldnt, but a boost leak test will pressurize both - madscientist222 13:38:10 02/03/13 Idle valve? (n/m) - JonnyZ(SoCal) 23:01:03 02/03/13 if you can feel it, you can find it . If you have big hands - Xteam300TT (South Tx ) 23:23:07 02/03/13 i had trouble finding one on the back side of the motor... - BOOZT_JUNKIE 16:17:46 02/05/13
Post a Followup	You cannot reply to this message because you are not logged in.