Subject	A boost leak test is not a leak down test . You need to
Posted by	Xteam300TT (South Tx ) on December 13, 2011 at 10:27 PM
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In Reply To	Great question that is often overlooked. My Experience... posted by OverZealous (CT) on December 13, 2011 at 09:49 PM
Message	apply a constant 5psi of air entering the system while you listen for leaks . A system without any boost leaks will still not hold pressure .
Follow Ups	Boost Leak Test: 5 psi to < 1 psi in about 40 secs. OK? - Gordo 93TT Daytona 17:17:10 12/13/11 That's about what I get. Tech post. (n/m) - Draker (Eugene, OR) 18:36:00 12/13/11 Thx Draker. I searched boost leak tests and nowhere could - Gordo 93TT Daytona 18:51:10 12/13/11 IIRC, applying a constant 5psi, you should hear a lower - PiotrC70 19:26:53 12/13/11 It has nothing to do with how slow or fast the pressure - Xteam300TT (South Tx ) 21:32:25 12/13/11 Great question that is often overlooked. My Experience... - OverZealous (CT) 21:49:22 12/13/11 A boost leak test is not a leak down test . You need to - Xteam300TT (South Tx ) 22:27:34 12/13/11 How do you know when you have a boost leak? - OverZealous (CT) 20:08:53 12/14/11 This is still a valid question after finding all the leaks. - Gordo 93TT Daytona 14:01:27 12/15/11 I've seen a bone stock car locally hold 5 psi - MixManMash 18:18:29 12/15/11 What??? Wow! (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 19:17:55 12/15/11 This question has been added to the Poll Forum. (n/m) - Gordo 93TT Daytona 07:58:56 12/16/11
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