Where to buy boost leak testing kit?

[AlanDITD]

As per title, are the ones from Ebay ok quality? or should i be looking elsewhere?

cheers all!

[kiteman]

I dont know of any cheap boost leak tools out there, but I suggest you ring around your local garages and see if any of them have a "smoke pro"
Its a foolproof way of locating boost and vacuum leaks.
The attached shows how easily it works.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGAEy44gm70

[Davezj]

The most expensive part of my boost leak testing gear is the pressure regulator.
This is assuming you already have a air compressor.
The rest of the pipe work and bung are pennies.

Here is the gear I have and it works great. I have changed he bung though for a drain pipe blank, that just happens to be exactly the correct size for the Y pipe connection point.
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?60067-Pressure-testing-boost-pipework&highlight=Boost+leak+bung

[AlanDITD]

hmmm

so if i bought one / made on like this with gauage, can i not pump it up with any old bike pump?

http://www.turboboostleaktesters.com/servlet/StoreFront

[Davezj]

The problem with the bike pump idea is there is a constant leak out of the cylinders for the pressure so you would have to be continuously pumping the pressure up and not being able to check for leaks a compressor is a must.

[AlanDITD]

ok to expensive then, ill take it to the dyno place at the local uni and ask them to do it :D

[Davezj]

you can pick up a compressor for about £60.

or borrow someones air, eg a local garage ask if you can plug in to there air line.

one of you mates might have a air compressor you can borrow.

where abouts in the UK are you. you are more than welcome to come round to my house and use my leak test gear and compressor.

[John TheAntique]

Alan, put a small amount of talc powder (Babytalc ), about a couple of teaspoons, into the pipe at the turbo and your leak will show as a white patch or if it is a hose split as a thin white line. Good luck.

[AlanDITD]

hey john, hows things?

will be ok for the car etc..no risk to engine et al?

[Davezj]

here is a very cheap regulator that would be perfect for leak checking.

0-25psi outlet pressure
300 psi max input pressure.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190692246262&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

[John TheAntique]

Fine thanks Alan. I've got some nice early Gibsons in at the moment including a '55 J45 and a '54 Southern Jumbo if you want to drop in for a play next time you are over.

No it won't cause any harm, I use it as a polishing compound instead of jewelers rouge on delicate antiques. ( Some people use it on delicate bums )