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    Is there an easy way to test Downpipes for leaks?

    As title say's. Is there an easy way to test Downpipes for leak when its of the car?
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    Water ?

    They are meant to be air tight so if you fill em with water then they should also not leak

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nutter_John View Post
    Water ?

    They are meant to be air tight so if you fill em with water then they should also not leak
    Wont that make the engine run lumpy?

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    Good call John

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    Put your lips round 1 end and block the other and blow!!

    On a lighter note how'd it go with the MoT

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    Quote Originally Posted by BillHardy View Post
    Put your lips round 1 end and block the other and blow!!

    On a lighter note how'd it go with the MoT
    There's no lighter note Bill http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthr...k-for-tomorrow

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    Quote Originally Posted by BillHardy View Post
    Put your lips round 1 end and block the other and blow!!
    And then don't wash your face until after Japfest

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