Subject	I have been using smoke machines for over 10 years...
Posted by	stellar495 on October 27, 2012 at 12:45 AM
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In Reply To	Smoke machine for vacuum leaks? posted by MidLifeZ (DFW) on October 26, 2012 at 11:59 AM
Message	They have actually been in use since the early 90s. I currently have the Smoke Pro unit made by Redline. Its a great compact unit that is way smaller and easier to use than the original units that required their own cart and a tank of nitrogen. I use mine almost everyday at work. In my opinion, a smoke machine is the easiest and most effective way to find a vacuum leak on any vehicle. I also use my smoke machines to find Evap leaks, exhaust leaks, oil leaks, coolant leaks, AC system leaks, leaks in diesel egr coolers, wind and water leaks, and boost leaks. I have even developed my own method of incorporating smoke into a cylinder leak down test. If your interested in learning more, here is a link to an article I have from Motor magazine July 2003. I was surprised to actually find it on the internet. [ www.motor.com/magazine/pdfs/072003_04.pdf ]
Follow Ups	Smoke machine for vacuum leaks? - MidLifeZ (DFW) 11:59:24 10/26/12 Re: Smoke machine for vacuum leaks? - Medallion Man 12:12:59 10/26/12 Bernie (n/m) - Dallas DamonZ 12:18:34 10/26/12 I've wanted to do this for a while... - Jim (Selin Design) 12:47:40 10/26/12 Why bother with our car? boost-leak test is easier. (n/m) - evan_aggie 12:49:54 10/26/12 I've got to disagree with you on that one. - white22sky 12:59:45 10/26/12 are you applying the smoke from outside or within? - evan_aggie 13:21:12 10/26/12 Re: are you applying the smoke from outside or within? - white22sky 13:54:26 10/26/12 I'd say the boost leak tester with stethoscope is about the - ForceFedTT (SoCal) 18:40:28 10/26/12 I have the leak tamer, works great. (n/m) - jlag 13:01:31 10/26/12 link / more info please (n/m) - MidLifeZ (DFW) 13:32:38 10/26/12 http://www.partsandplugs.com/4796_page_1245106.htm (n/m) - jlag 13:42:45 10/26/12 They are a little pricey but worth every penny. I've found - jlag 13:50:01 10/26/12 Dane has a smoke machine and found a hard leak. - Krazyd27(Houston) 14:56:59 10/26/12 $166 in 'fees' WTF is that about? (n/m) - Dallas DamonZ 10:22:08 10/27/12 We have a version made by Snap-On at the shop - SilverTwin(OH) 13:18:41 10/26/12 You probably have the same one we do at the dealer - MegamanMk2 13:54:13 10/26/12 Yes. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 14:47:59 10/26/12 2nd! (n/m) - Halo TTZ 19:58:24 10/26/12 I've used one. - rojoloco (VA Beach) 17:27:25 10/26/12 I have been using smoke machines for over 10 years... - stellar495 00:45:26 10/27/12 I do have a leak tamer brand new in box if anybody is - jlag 11:14:12 10/27/12 I use one at work - BlackholeZ 14:29:36 10/27/12
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