Any special way? My truck's been apart a couple time's and just does not feel as strong as it should be, and there is almost a howl that you can hear from under the hood.
How to test for boost leak's.
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I put a plug into the turbo compressor inlet side and pressurize the entire system. Its a sure way to see where boost leaks are. Just make sure pressures dont go over 30psi. Head gaskets are a mother to fix.
I made a tester with an inflatable pipe plug (available at any plumbing supply house) which i put in the tail pipe and inflated. Then i took a short piece of pvc 3" i think and threaded a blower into a cap and glued to the pipe and removed the boost tube from the turbo and attached my blower to it. If you do find a leak the plug y bridge inlet tube to determine wether the leak is in the tubes and intercooler or the intake manifold.
When ever I used pcv or abs plumbing stuff the plug would blow out. We use weldolet pipe plugs, sch 10 for 3in/4in and 5in. Just drill in a 1/4npt for what ever air hose you use. The air supply must be regulated. I have tested truck for leaks upto 80 psi. Saying that the truck has to be built to take that kinda of pressure.
Saying that the truck has to be built to take that kinda of pressure.
When ever I used pcv or abs plumbing stuff the plug would blow out. We use weldolet pipe plugs, sch 10 for 3in/4in and 5in. Just drill in a 1/4npt for what ever air hose you use. The air supply must be regulated. I have tested truck for leaks upto 80 psi.
same thing here, we tested at 60-80psi, used same methods. 4 inch pvc end cap 1/4npt
K I'm going to try and test it this weekend. I blew the top boot off the turbo and the bottom tube almost comptly off tonight up a little hill on the way home tonight. First time that had happend. Makes a pretty loud noise. I needed to put on my afe tube any way.