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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Boost Leak Detector ... built but .....

I cant get it to stay in !!! (that don't sound right!! )


For real... I get to about 10 or 15 psi and it blows off..

I used a 3 inch pvc end cap and roughed up the edges with sandpaper so it would hold better... but it still didnt hold too well...


At 15 psi... i heard no leaks though. I am guessing that it is probably good to go so far as no boost leaks.

I was able to tighten up some of the IC Boots but not much.

How do you keep the darn thing from blowing off?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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Might try some hairspray
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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I too have had mixed results with mine. Sometimes it stays ok and other times it pops off without a lot of pressure. Give that clamp all you have and then a little more.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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I would say 15 psi is pretty well good enogh
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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You did put a hose clamp on it, right?

I'd agree that if there's no leaks at 15 psi then you should be good.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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I had to hold mine. I could hear air rushing but it sounded internal to me.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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I took my hand grinder and scuffed it up. Pretty good. Rubbing my hand across it feels like what a city street feels like. . Don't have to be a perfect seal but it needs to hold. So it don't pop off and catch you in the face. In only use 15 also.
 
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