Common Areas for Boost Leaks?
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Common Areas for Boost Leaks?
Hello
I think I may have a boost leak somewhere in my system. Whenever I accelerate, I can here what sounds like rushing air, instead of turbo whistle. My turbo doesnt whistle(probably because of stock exhaust and air filter, soon to be changed), but I think even like this it should a little? Anyway I built a boost leak detector and can hear air escaping somewhere under the spider. The problem is I cant feel it and soapy water isnt working either, but I can hear it still. I tightened the crap of out the IC boots but was wondering if there are other areas that can leak?
Thanks
Derek
I think I may have a boost leak somewhere in my system. Whenever I accelerate, I can here what sounds like rushing air, instead of turbo whistle. My turbo doesnt whistle(probably because of stock exhaust and air filter, soon to be changed), but I think even like this it should a little? Anyway I built a boost leak detector and can hear air escaping somewhere under the spider. The problem is I cant feel it and soapy water isnt working either, but I can hear it still. I tightened the crap of out the IC boots but was wondering if there are other areas that can leak?
Thanks
Derek
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You will need to pull your spyder and take a look at your intake plenums. It is possible that they are crushed or have a crack in them, happens often.
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It could be anything from boots to up-pipes.
I'd try to find the leak before I threw parts at it but a set of plenum inserts and some new boots could definitely solve a lot of potential issues and possibly the ones you're currently having.
I'd try to find the leak before I threw parts at it but a set of plenum inserts and some new boots could definitely solve a lot of potential issues and possibly the ones you're currently having.
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I would say anywhere you have boots. Clay's PRI fixed my boost leak issues on my intake spider. I could get them sealed and the time and boost would bust off my clamps.
I can leak air out where my HPOP line goes into the driver side head. Air escapes where oil can't haha.
Good luck
I can leak air out where my HPOP line goes into the driver side head. Air escapes where oil can't haha.
Good luck
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Here maybe this will help make one of these to cheak for leaks.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...+Leak+Detector
ooops my bad I didn't read all your post befor I replyed.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...+Leak+Detector
ooops my bad I didn't read all your post befor I replyed.
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Tightening the crap out of the clamps on the plenums usually makes it worse instead of better. I got Clay's Inserts and then used t-bolt clamps at the plenums and spider.
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Tightening the crap out of the clamps on the plenums usually makes it worse instead of better. I got Clay's Inserts and then used t-bolt clamps at the plenums and spider.
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