[s-cars] How to check for boost leaks?

[Theodore Chen]

--- Robert Myers <robert at s-cars.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> If you have a leak which does so under vacuum conditions as well as at high 
> pressure let the engine idle and spray ether-based starting fluid over the 
> rubber bits.  If ether is drawn into the system through a leak the rpms 
> will pick up.  This will help isolate the area to search for leaks.
> 
> Danger Will Robinson!  Ether is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE!  Don't smoke.  Work in a 
> well ventilated location.

i'd suggest using carburetor cleaner instead.  it will also cause the
RPMs to pick up, and it's safer than using ether or propane.  i used this
to find a vacuum leak in the MR2 that i used to have.

-teddy


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