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Old 03-03-11, 02:25 PM
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I hear the damn Vacuum leak but dont see it!!!!

Like the title says, I know I have one bad vacuum leak. I replaced the upper intake gasket thinking it was that but no. All lines seem ok but I can hear the leak pretty loud i just cant figure out were its coming from. I also sprayed carb cleaner but nothing changes.
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Check all your vacuum hoses.

Seriously though, take a good look at any vacuum plugs you have they tend to break easily and it is hard to tell because they usually fail right at the seam.
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try spraying soapy water everywhere? should bubble up where the leak is, just another check method
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I will do all that right now...Thanks guys ill report back in a min.

btw that is one sexy rolla
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Originally Posted by RxRolla
btw that is one sexy rolla
good luck, and thanks
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brake kleen. gets the job done. hit the back of the LIM and TB.
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I've had 0 success with spraying anything around the engine, including brake cleaner. This, on the other hand, is the bees knees. I keep the link for whenever someone has this issue, I have one and it's helped me find many leaks that I never would have otherwise.

http://boostpro.net/prodtester.html
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Originally Posted by SpeedOfLife
I've had 0 success with spraying anything around the engine, including brake cleaner. This, on the other hand, is the bees knees. I keep the link for whenever someone has this issue, I have one and it's helped me find many leaks that I never would have otherwise.

http://boostpro.net/prodtester.html
What a straight forward way to find leaks. I like it. Simple enough to make your own setup as well. I think I will make one just for kicks.
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yeah, hell you could probably make one out of wood, though I'd be extra careful not to get splinters in the intake. maybe soak it in polyurethane or something.
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theres a write up on how to make one with a tire stem, some type of top and silicone coupler
i made my own its very easy works awsome I even use it at work to find leaks on cars instantly
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Originally Posted by SpeedOfLife
I've had 0 success with spraying anything around the engine, including brake cleaner. This, on the other hand, is the bees knees. I keep the link for whenever someone has this issue, I have one and it's helped me find many leaks that I never would have otherwise.

http://boostpro.net/prodtester.html
yea I made one with a valve stem and a coupler, works decent.
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An unlit propane torch works well too. Albeit a bit dangerous... :-/
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I found My leak!!!!!! It was one of my block off plates....the leak was so bad that I could just put my finger on it and make the car idle better. I found it while spraying carb cleaner like a maniac. The reason I could not find it before was because when the car would warm up the leak would almost seal completely.

Thanks everyone.
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I stick a long vacuum tube in my ear and probe around with the other end.
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