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Finding a vacuum/boost leak on a turbocharged car?

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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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Finding a vacuum/boost leak on a turbocharged car?

I've already tried using a smoke machine several times, with no luck. Spraying brake clean doesnt work on forced induction cars.

Im almost certain that their is a leak, what other methods are there to find a small leak(that possibly becomes exposed under boost)?
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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Hook up an air tank to the outlet ducting from the turbo with a regulator. Set it to whatever PSI you run, maybe a bit higher and look around all the pipes for leaks, maybe dab some soapy water on all the connections and look for bubbles.
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