How to Make a DIY Boost Leak Tester - Also Tips on Finding Boost Leaks

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  • Here is a video on how to make a home made boost leak tester and also tips on how to go about finding boost leaks in your turbo charged vehicle.
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  • @pigeonsil240sx
    @pigeonsil240sx Рік тому +9

    I'm confused why you wouldn't want to pressurize the entire intake manifold instead of blocking off at the throttle? i just found a massive boost leak at injector o ring that would not had been found using this method, it was a tricky leak because it only appeared once about 3 psi was induced.
    by only pressurizing the intercooler assembly you can miss many many leaks,the system was designed for boost so its not like its gonna hurt anything right

    • @marcooconnor
      @marcooconnor 10 місяців тому

      100%

    • @izaacbanks3337
      @izaacbanks3337 7 місяців тому

      ​@@marcooconnorvalves will be open manifold won't hold boost

  • @anthonyboni5884
    @anthonyboni5884 9 років тому +4

    you got yourself a subscription. awesome awesome stuff

  • @thenewobsidian
    @thenewobsidian 5 місяців тому +2

    "here's something uh perfect and perfectly dangerous that i found here" lmao i have a boost leak somewhere on my car and this video helped alot and it was funny, thanks for the video

  • @danpiontek9839
    @danpiontek9839 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. I put together a twin turbo sbc but it is not making boost. hopefully this vid will help me pin point the issue and I can make some horsepower. Thanks again

  • @s.o.s.exploration2412
    @s.o.s.exploration2412 4 роки тому

    Thank You. Got my hands on a 04 VW 1.8t 4motion wagon. Wasn't well taken care of so it's a definite need to check.

  • @joker2712005
    @joker2712005 6 років тому +1

    Great video homie. I heard my oil pop pop pop pop pop but no leaking. I didn't hear that oil sound on yours, is that a bad thing on mines? Thanks for ur advice and awesome vids!!!

  • @darinmccuistion6662
    @darinmccuistion6662 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for the video. It was easy to understand and very detailed. Much appreciated.

  • @IRDG96
    @IRDG96 7 років тому +2

    Great video, thanks for making this! Do you have any information on replacing a whole turbo? Or for a Passat, upgrading to a k04?

  • @acruz6112
    @acruz6112 5 років тому +1

    good stuff man helped me out alot thank you.

  • @blizteredthumbs7911
    @blizteredthumbs7911 5 років тому

    Excellent advice, top marks ;)

  • @JukiReviews
    @JukiReviews 7 років тому

    Great video! Thank you.

  • @deejayimm
    @deejayimm 3 роки тому +5

    Why can't you just use a pull through valve stem, then if you use a tire chuck to fill it you have a pressure gauge right there.

  • @moekhalilfishing
    @moekhalilfishing 4 роки тому

    This is very very helpful can you help me with my VW 2004 Passat 1.8t , have 0442, 0456, 0411, 0299... I tried all solutions with no luck !

  • @mariosevilla4886
    @mariosevilla4886 4 роки тому +1

    What’s the size on the pvc hose caps?

  • @NimaSomeh
    @NimaSomeh 9 років тому

    thnx so much for teaching us , god bless you and your family.
    I have a question :
    can I do this with an emergency tire compressor , you know the one that uses 12v cigarette lighter plug ? thnx

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  9 років тому +1

      you can do this with any kind of compressor or even a manual air pump. Just have to find the right fittings..also VERY IMPORTANT to be able to accurately regulate the air going in and stay within the threshold. If you put too much compressed air in, you will damage something and cause a boost leak where there wasnt any before. Also your adapters will come flying at you. GL

  • @ehtirammusayev1
    @ehtirammusayev1 3 роки тому

    Edit description add there B5.5 1.8T VW passat to make sure who has 1.8T engine they can reach to this video. Overall great job. Thank you

  • @JACKOFALLFATES
    @JACKOFALLFATES 5 років тому +15

    ha! googled this and it happened to be a tutorial for my engine. 1.8T FTW.

    • @AlekPhillips
      @AlekPhillips 5 років тому +2

      same lol...….audi a4

    • @jacobwilliams4132
      @jacobwilliams4132 3 роки тому +3

      @@AlekPhillips same 1.8t turbo s beetle

    • @glock1inthetop45
      @glock1inthetop45 3 роки тому +2

      Same 1.8t gti mk4 hello brothers

    • @JACKOFALLFATES
      @JACKOFALLFATES 3 роки тому

      after ya'll fix ya boost leaks, do a compression test & hit me up for that immobilizer deleted ECU on 15 psi (stock injector) $150

    • @ilovemyBMXbike
      @ilovemyBMXbike 2 роки тому

      Same here. Mk4 1.8t

  • @pauls3946
    @pauls3946 5 років тому

    Awesome video, as usual. Thanks so much for making it.

  • @javiermontes2790
    @javiermontes2790 4 роки тому

    How do I check for evap leaks on this model car?

  • @warfl4g
    @warfl4g 2 роки тому

    Looking to easily test where boost leak is on my audi b5 a4 and first video is the exact same 1.8t same colour

  • @kevincrowley5064
    @kevincrowley5064 6 років тому

    Nice video, thanks.

  • @jaymie0202ga
    @jaymie0202ga 5 років тому

    what about the injectors seals

  • @genuinestyle4872
    @genuinestyle4872 4 роки тому

    nice video

  • @rpbpendeavors9831
    @rpbpendeavors9831 4 роки тому

    Thanks man

  • @stewartrivers2730
    @stewartrivers2730 2 роки тому

    Thank you .

  • @RealDigitalP
    @RealDigitalP 4 роки тому +1

    I know this is an old video, but does anyone know what the small hose that was clamped with the pliers is called? I have a 1.8t AWT Passat and I don't seem to have it coming out of the tube from the air filter box (the tube looks a bit different).

    • @googlekonto8275
      @googlekonto8275 4 роки тому

      RealDigitalP I think its called a Engine breather hose

  • @sebastianaponte9009
    @sebastianaponte9009 8 років тому

    The small hoses close to the turbo that you clamped with the pliers . Was 1 of those a diverter value hose ?

    • @unfknknown9678
      @unfknknown9678 6 років тому

      Sebastian Aponte no

    • @KozijaBradicaForewer
      @KozijaBradicaForewer 3 роки тому

      I dont have these small hoses that he clamped with the pilers on my 1.8t audi 2001 :/

  • @prabup5568
    @prabup5568 2 роки тому

    Is it possible to do a smoke test

  • @justinmckee2256
    @justinmckee2256 2 роки тому

    What’s the best way to regulate the PSI? I have a standard pancake compressor available to me. Is there a regulator I can buy? I assume so

    • @stevenmcfarland3742
      @stevenmcfarland3742 Рік тому

      I picked up a regulator kit at a local Autozone that fit the end of my compressor hose.

  • @The_Owl94
    @The_Owl94 7 років тому +20

    8:03 when you say "to listen" it sounds the same as in the song eifel 65 im blue haha

  • @tboneproductions2453
    @tboneproductions2453 6 років тому +4

    Two words. Duct tape. Greatest invention ever

  • @corry7040
    @corry7040 5 років тому

    why not use your paint cansmoke machine?

  • @krogtv9411
    @krogtv9411 8 років тому

    nice :)

  • @Chris-lz7sx
    @Chris-lz7sx 3 роки тому

    Hi! I have been following you for quite some time now and I love your videos. Keep them coming. I have a 2005 Audi 1.8T and I just recently upgraded to a few performance parts and I re-allocated the N75 valve away from near the turbo where it was originally located to the firewall passenger side. Will this affect boosting issues because of the greater distance it now has away from the turbo? Thank you in advance.

    • @c12_pra72
      @c12_pra72 2 роки тому

      You can just delete the n75, they are sometime faulty causing boost psi to spike and that can cause some damage

    • @Chris-lz7sx
      @Chris-lz7sx 2 роки тому

      @@c12_pra72 Then what is the replacement for the N75?

    • @c12_pra72
      @c12_pra72 2 роки тому

      @@Chris-lz7sx there is no replacement, you delete the n75 and just cap it off as it’s not necessary

    • @Chris-lz7sx
      @Chris-lz7sx 2 роки тому +3

      @@c12_pra72 the n75 valve is a boost control valve how can that just be removed and not replaced.

    • @dubvalver
      @dubvalver 2 роки тому

      you cant just remove it. you'll only run off the wastegate setting if you do (4psi?). you would need to run a manual boost controller instead if you removed n75. but dont do that. personally i would keep the n75 close to the turbo. i moved my dump valve close to the throttle body for the same reason. (i have a race ecu and run 100% atmospheric dump valve though)

  • @IMARBAN
    @IMARBAN 2 роки тому

    I have a 2012 chevrolet cruze 1.4 ecotec. that sends me P0299, It comes on and it was away... so, I don't know what really it's happening‼😰‼

  • @MrBow54
    @MrBow54 9 років тому +4

    You can also make a cold air intake with PVC pipes
    Just make sure all your sensors are hooked up
    That's for us really cheapies

  • @s.o.s.exploration2412
    @s.o.s.exploration2412 4 роки тому +1

    I've seen a guy use soup cans to block those off. I'll check that soon as I get my fogging machine setup 4 the job.

  • @joker2712005
    @joker2712005 6 років тому

    What are symptoms of a boost leak?

    • @nickpsp2
      @nickpsp2 6 років тому +2

      Lack of power
      Can't hear the turbo spooling up
      lumpy idle

    • @joker2712005
      @joker2712005 6 років тому

      Nick Marsden OK perfect.. Thank you for ur response and ur vids :)

  • @jesusjessereyes6633
    @jesusjessereyes6633 5 років тому +1

    Snuggley!.. lol🤙

  • @theautodidacticman_
    @theautodidacticman_ Рік тому

    Spray soapy water and look for the bubbles

  • @arpadsimon4246
    @arpadsimon4246 2 роки тому

    Mitől fél a srác? Miért kiabálva beszél?

  • @istvanpista7895
    @istvanpista7895 5 років тому +1

    Wouldn't it be safer and better to just use a smoke machine?

    • @myousic4564
      @myousic4564 5 років тому +4

      Some leaks appears only with certain pressure - there was an example in the video. No way to find it with smoke without pressure.

  • @matthewcanavan8275
    @matthewcanavan8275 2 роки тому

    away from your face, lol!