richwill
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| posted on 23/7/09 at 07:32 AM |
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air leak
Following some running problems i have been experiencing i believe i may have an air leak on the intake somewhwere. How can i detact where this may
be. Is there a simple test i can do?
im running ford pinto efi injection standard set up.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 23/7/09 at 07:37 AM |
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Two methods --
(1) Use a stethoscope (OK a bit of rubber tube) to search and locateor a whistle type noise.
(2) Use a carb cleaner aerosol to search for a leak ----- engine note will change. --- BUT be verty careful obvious fire risk.
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balidey
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| posted on 23/7/09 at 07:43 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
(2) Use a carb cleaner aerosol to search for a leak ----- engine note will change. --- BUT be verty careful obvious fire risk.
I've heard of people using WD40 for this too, not sure if that posses more or less of a fire risk?
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richwill
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| posted on 23/7/09 at 01:42 PM |
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sorry to sound confused but how do i go about this. Do i just spray around the manifold and what do i expect to be able to see if anything.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 23/7/09 at 06:58 PM |
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Spray around any suspect joints , engine revs will increase if you squirt onto an area with a leak.
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