Just installed lid, how do I know if it is sealing properly?

I bought a ls1motorsports lid, and it was a tight fit getting those 4 prongs into the holes. We've got the lid snug, but how am I supposed to check for leaks??

Thanks

98 z28 M6

Are the tabs securely in the retainers? If they bare stick in, chances are you will be sucking in un-filtered air. A good way of checking for leaks is to use cigarette smoke from under the filter (under the FRA/FTRA area). If you see smoke coming out from where it shouldn't, you got leaks. HTH :)

Originally posted by MRZ28HO
Are the tabs securely in the retainers? If they bare stick in, chances are you will be sucking in un-filtered air. A good way of checking for leaks is to use cigarette smoke from under the filter (under the FRA/FTRA area). If you see smoke coming out from where it shouldn't, you got leaks. HTH :)


What if me and my car are non smokers!???!? :confused:
:D

Originally posted by psychocabbage
What if me and my car are non smokers!???!? :confused:
:D

One good cigar ain't gonna kill ya !! :p

Besides, it's for a good cause !! :D

Now, back to the topic !!

Couldn't you rev the engine with one hand & feel around the edges of the lid for leaks ?

Or, use the smoke idea in the same fashion, but up top.

Some candles I've seen produce a fair amount of smoke - maybe that would do it.

Or, maybe someone else has a more effective method - ? :confused:


Britt

do you have an a/f gauge..my lid wasnt on one time all the way and it ran really really lean!!

The cigarette smoke isn't helpful since I don't smoke. I don't have an A/F gauge either.. Damn thanks but maybe someone else has an idea. About the tabs being securly in place, those damn things don't line up to start with. POS

Mike
98 z28 M6