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Old May 19, 2003 | 07:43 AM
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Default Pressure Testing(ASK Mastro & TR.com)

I think I might have very slight leak with my intecooler/bov/hoses and I'm having a heck of time tracking it down. I'm seeing varied boost(+/- 3psi) in the same gear/load/rpms.

It was suggested on NASIOC to rig up something like this:

Basically you make some sort of adapter with an air nipple that fits tight (with a clamp) over the intake of the turbo, then pump in air from your standard air compressor, being careful not to overboost over say 15psi!

If there's a leak you'll find it real quick. It's amazing where an IC system can leak, vaccum hoses, couplers, endtanks, flanges, etc...

Here's a pic of an adapter for an Audi S4 to give you a general idea. I have a similar one for my dsm that fits the rex turbo.


Another question I have is if there is an available part to replace the fragile BOV gasket that is stuck on the OE IC? Let me know as I might start with replacing that as I slightly damaged mine which might be causing the slight leak.
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