Made a sweet leak tester today.

TYTILIDIE

TYTILIDIE

METH HEAD
So for anyone who has noticed, Ive gone A2A recently and noticed my truck does not feel as fast as it did before. First thing I noticed was that Ild hit about 18psi and it would go down to 15 and stay there feeling rather gutless. So I figured I had a boost leak. Well, the bike tube trick is somewhat hazy to me still and never took the time to figure it out. Leak testers you can get for $30 but I didnt want to wait for shipping plus it didnt look like it would really fit on our turbos too good. So I went to the depot, Home Depot that is and got everytrhign I needed to do this. I got a 2" rubber 90* bend with clamps, a 2"slip x 1" thread PVC reducer bushing, a 1"x1" galvy nipple, a 1" x 1/4" galvy reducer bushing and an air compressor fitting. 1/4" ofcourse. Put it all together and with the exception of a few test blow offs that almost nailed me right in the face (before realizing 120psi was a bit too much form the AC) it turned out great. I had a nice leak at the throttle body and put a new clamp on and tightened the piss out of it. Seems to be doing much better now.
 
SYO237

SYO237

SyTy Registry
Re: Made a sweet leak tester today.

shame on you.

you know you never ever make an informative post like that WITHOUT pics. tsk.
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TYTILIDIE

TYTILIDIE

METH HEAD
Re: Made a sweet leak tester today.

SYO237 said:
shame on you.

you know you never ever make an informative post like that WITHOUT pics. tsk.
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Ill post em up tomorrow...promise :tup: Gotta spend time with the wifeage for now
 
mandingo

mandingo

She's an Alcoholic
Re: Made a sweet leak tester today.

Can you call elk with it? Smart idea, do you put the pressure on and check for leaks with a spray bottle of water, anywho, if you dont mind, i'd like to test my plumbing for leaks, let me know
 
TYTILIDIE

TYTILIDIE

METH HEAD
Re: Made a sweet leak tester today.

mandingo said:
Can you call elk with it? Smart idea, do you put the pressure on and check for leaks with a spray bottle of water, anywho, if you dont mind, i'd like to test my plumbing for leaks, let me know
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Sorry Tony...I dont think so. :lol: Actually, I had to turn my AC down to about 15psi and I hear a hissing sound. I did use the spray bottle at first and found almost all of my VAC line connectors are leaking somewhat except for the MAP and AFPR circut. So I kept hearing a hissing sound and couldnt find squat with hte bottle so I listened in and out around the throttle body and found that the shaft is indeed leaking. Pretty decent too. Guess its time to break down and buy a new TB.
 
SY2455

SY2455

70's Veteran
Re: Made a sweet leak tester today.

:rotf: Looks like the biggest Crack Pipe that I ever seen:rotf:. I'm glad it works.
 
syclone1100

syclone1100

RUNNIN AND SELLIN
Re: Made a sweet leak tester today.

Here is the one I made not to long ago... Works great, I made some extras for friends here in town and they love'em.. Nice job on yours:tup: ....



 
TYTILIDIE

TYTILIDIE

METH HEAD
Re: Made a sweet leak tester today.

MHST Guy said:
So does she run better now?
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Oh yeah!!! Shes definately back to normal maybe a little better. And with CODE$59 being used almost daily finally its getting even better. Unfortunately, I need a new throttlebody now.
 
SYO237

SYO237

SyTy Registry
Re: Made a sweet leak tester today.

cool...thanks

definately not something id want sitting on my floorboard though if i got pulled over. "no officer, its to test for vac leaks on my truck, honest..."
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TYTILIDIE

TYTILIDIE

METH HEAD
Re: Made a sweet leak tester today.

SYO237 said:
cool...thanks

definately not something id want sitting on my floorboard though if i got pulled over. "no officer, its to test for vac leaks on my truck, honest..."
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I get my truck impounded around ehre for exhaust, imagine what would happen if they it was that?
 
TYTILIDIE

TYTILIDIE

METH HEAD
Re: Made a sweet leak tester today.

I thought about it but I think I am just going to buy a new BBK 58mm. I plan on doing a GT35R in the next year or so.
 
Black Knight

Black Knight

I Glow Therefore I am
Re: Made a sweet leak tester today.

TYTILIDIE said:
I thought about it but I think I am just going to buy a new BBK 58mm. I plan on doing a GT35R in the next year or so.
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You'll have to do some work to upper intake plenum opening, because those openings are only 52mm. Not a big deal, but just wanted to give you a heads up.
 
TYTILIDIE

TYTILIDIE

METH HEAD
Re: Made a sweet leak tester today.

Black Knight said:
You'll have to do some work to upper intake plenum opening, because those openings are only 52mm. Not a big deal, but just wanted to give you a heads up.
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Eeh...nothing a sledge hammer cant fix :tup:
 
V8 Sonoma GT

V8 Sonoma GT

Mile High SyTy
Re: Made a sweet leak tester today.

i made one tonight mike
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it was super ghetto quick and cheap, but bench tested 75# ;)
 
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