Amphicar770
May 28 2016, 10:51 PM
Hi all,
Tracking down vacuum leaks on the 914 is a source of frustration for many 914 owners.
It seems that smoke machines are increasingly popular for many shops
http://www.motor.com/magazinepdfs/072003_04.pdfI was curious if anyone has experience using them on the 914. Seems like a good way to seek and find plenum leaks or related.
Mueller
May 29 2016, 12:53 AM
Never used one on the teener, use them at work once in a while to look for leaks on machines or electrical cabinets that we have to pressurize to keep them at a positive pressure relative the room they are installed in.
mgp4591
May 29 2016, 01:25 AM
Used em on many a Honda. Usually on evap systems but if you pipe it in correctly, you should be able to detect almost any leak. Use a flashlight to highlight the smoke as it comes out of wherever - it really lights up much better for detection.
bretth
May 29 2016, 05:24 AM
It is pretty easy to make your own. Some tubing, coffee can, something to smolder, and a compresser or similar to make around 5 psi. Helped me find an intake leak on my Hyundai that eluded me for years.
Brett
r_towle
May 29 2016, 04:20 PM
Aside from the hosing adapters, the Halloween spooky smoke machines are a whole heck of a lot cheaper, and do exactly the same thing.
Rich
sb914
May 29 2016, 05:36 PM
I've tried it
cary
May 30 2016, 07:02 AM
There's a couple DIY's on You Tube. I built one to find a leak on a 4.0 Ford. Paint can, old red shop towel soaked in WD 40, a couple fittings and a paint gun pressure regulator.
Don't know why it wouldn't work on a T4.
Amphicar770
May 30 2016, 10:21 AM
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