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mygsx
07-19-2005, 03:08 PM
:D Anyone here in the oakland/alameda area alreadyhave a boostleak detector assembled that can boost leak check my car thanks!

zyounker
07-19-2005, 03:41 PM
Um... I dont think there is a suck thing as a boost leak detector.. are you having any odd noises or is your car down on power or having any issues?

300kpa
07-19-2005, 04:31 PM
Just buy a pipe cap in size 1-1/2" and drill a hole to it to tap a fitting for the compressor... it's easy and cost less than $2. :)

TylerO@WORKS
07-19-2005, 05:28 PM
We have one here at the shop if anyone wants to get tested for leaks!

smack
07-19-2005, 05:45 PM
Just buy a pipe cap in size 1-1/2" and drill a hole to it to tap a fitting for the compressor... it's easy and cost less than $2. :)

even better is to run a valve stem through the hole instead. makes it easier to add a specific
amount of air and you can even test at the track if you have an air tank or a 12v mini compressor.

LEVIII
07-19-2005, 07:44 PM
Just made mine yesterday. Havent used it yet though, I do plan on it in the very near future though.
http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/album171/leak_detector_001.jpg
http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/album171/leak_detector_002.jpg

mygsx
07-20-2005, 05:05 AM
LEVIII Can you tell me what parts you bought to make youre leak detector?Thanks!

mygsx
07-20-2005, 05:08 AM
:evil: San Rafael Mitsu want to put my car on the dyno and load check the car that way to check for leaks under load for like $225 starting-Guys dontcha think thats quite a bit of a RIP OFF?

evo_dadi
07-20-2005, 07:17 AM
Just made mine yesterday. Havent used it yet though, I do plan on it in the very near future though.
http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/album171/leak_detector_001.jpg
http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/album171/leak_detector_002.jpg

thats a very good idea since i have my stock intake pipe just lying around also,im gonna have to give this a try also.good job man :thumbsup:

evo_dadi
07-20-2005, 07:19 AM
:evil: San Rafael Mitsu want to put my car on the dyno and load check the car that way to check for leaks under load for like $225 starting-Guys dontcha think thats quite a bit of a RIP OFF?

havent dealt with srm yet but from i heard from other members who dealt with them they are kinda pricey but very thorough.so its all up to you but my suggestion would be is try to figure it out your self first.

LEVIII
07-20-2005, 08:31 AM
:evil: San Rafael Mitsu want to put my car on the dyno and load check the car that way to check for leaks under load for like $225 starting-Guys dontcha think thats quite a bit of a RIP OFF?


Ill do it for $220. JK

At home depot I bought a 3 inch screw in cap for PVC pipe, it was like $1.19

Then I went to Pep Boys and got vacuum plugs for the 2 holes in the intake, and a set of 2 valve stems, I think it totaled like 6 bucks or something. The screw in PVC cap, you have to shave off the threads cause it would leak and then squeeze it in and hose clamp it down.