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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 07:54 AM
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Will a Smoke test work good for a boost leak test? any opinions? Has anyone tried this before? thanks
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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Smoke test is more for vacuum leaks. Your intake might be sealed enough so that it doesn't draw air in, but boost may still push it's way out.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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I see, Ok thanks
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