How to Make a DIY Boost Leak Tester - Also Tips on Finding Boost Leaks

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ธ.ค. 2024

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  • @thenewobsidian
    @thenewobsidian 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    "here's something uh perfect and perfectly dangerous that i found here" lmao i have a boost leak somewhere on my car and this video helped alot and it was funny, thanks for the video

  • @pigeonsil240sx
    @pigeonsil240sx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm confused why you wouldn't want to pressurize the entire intake manifold instead of blocking off at the throttle? i just found a massive boost leak at injector o ring that would not had been found using this method, it was a tricky leak because it only appeared once about 3 psi was induced.
    by only pressurizing the intercooler assembly you can miss many many leaks,the system was designed for boost so its not like its gonna hurt anything right

    • @marcooconnor
      @marcooconnor ปีที่แล้ว

      100%

    • @izaacbanks3337
      @izaacbanks3337 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@marcooconnorvalves will be open manifold won't hold boost

  • @darinmccuistion6662
    @darinmccuistion6662 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the video. It was easy to understand and very detailed. Much appreciated.

  • @ehtirammusayev1
    @ehtirammusayev1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Edit description add there B5.5 1.8T VW passat to make sure who has 1.8T engine they can reach to this video. Overall great job. Thank you

  • @JACKOFALLFATES
    @JACKOFALLFATES 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    ha! googled this and it happened to be a tutorial for my engine. 1.8T FTW.

    • @AlekPhillips
      @AlekPhillips 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same lol...….audi a4

    • @jacobwilliams4132
      @jacobwilliams4132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AlekPhillips same 1.8t turbo s beetle

    • @glock1inthetop45
      @glock1inthetop45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same 1.8t gti mk4 hello brothers

    • @JACKOFALLFATES
      @JACKOFALLFATES 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      after ya'll fix ya boost leaks, do a compression test & hit me up for that immobilizer deleted ECU on 15 psi (stock injector) $150

    • @ilovemyBMXbike
      @ilovemyBMXbike 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here. Mk4 1.8t

  • @deejayimm
    @deejayimm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Why can't you just use a pull through valve stem, then if you use a tire chuck to fill it you have a pressure gauge right there.

  • @danpiontek9839
    @danpiontek9839 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. I put together a twin turbo sbc but it is not making boost. hopefully this vid will help me pin point the issue and I can make some horsepower. Thanks again

  • @BigSteve_Gaming187
    @BigSteve_Gaming187 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You. Got my hands on a 04 VW 1.8t 4motion wagon. Wasn't well taken care of so it's a definite need to check.

  • @tboneproductions2453
    @tboneproductions2453 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Two words. Duct tape. Greatest invention ever

  • @anthonyboni5884
    @anthonyboni5884 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you got yourself a subscription. awesome awesome stuff

  • @The_Owl94
    @The_Owl94 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    8:03 when you say "to listen" it sounds the same as in the song eifel 65 im blue haha

  • @moekhalilfishing
    @moekhalilfishing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very very helpful can you help me with my VW 2004 Passat 1.8t , have 0442, 0456, 0411, 0299... I tried all solutions with no luck !

  • @joker2712005
    @joker2712005 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video homie. I heard my oil pop pop pop pop pop but no leaking. I didn't hear that oil sound on yours, is that a bad thing on mines? Thanks for ur advice and awesome vids!!!

  • @NimaSomeh
    @NimaSomeh 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    thnx so much for teaching us , god bless you and your family.
    I have a question :
    can I do this with an emergency tire compressor , you know the one that uses 12v cigarette lighter plug ? thnx

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you can do this with any kind of compressor or even a manual air pump. Just have to find the right fittings..also VERY IMPORTANT to be able to accurately regulate the air going in and stay within the threshold. If you put too much compressed air in, you will damage something and cause a boost leak where there wasnt any before. Also your adapters will come flying at you. GL

  • @mariosevilla4886
    @mariosevilla4886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s the size on the pvc hose caps?

  • @dadyo63
    @dadyo63 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cheers man 😊

  • @IRDG96
    @IRDG96 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, thanks for making this! Do you have any information on replacing a whole turbo? Or for a Passat, upgrading to a k04?

  • @warfl4g
    @warfl4g 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking to easily test where boost leak is on my audi b5 a4 and first video is the exact same 1.8t same colour

  • @RealDigitalP
    @RealDigitalP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know this is an old video, but does anyone know what the small hose that was clamped with the pliers is called? I have a 1.8t AWT Passat and I don't seem to have it coming out of the tube from the air filter box (the tube looks a bit different).

    • @googlekonto8275
      @googlekonto8275 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      RealDigitalP I think its called a Engine breather hose

  • @acruz6112
    @acruz6112 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good stuff man helped me out alot thank you.

  • @javiermontes2790
    @javiermontes2790 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I check for evap leaks on this model car?

  • @sebastianaponte9009
    @sebastianaponte9009 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    The small hoses close to the turbo that you clamped with the pliers . Was 1 of those a diverter value hose ?

    • @unfknknown9678
      @unfknknown9678 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sebastian Aponte no

    • @KozijaBradicaForewer
      @KozijaBradicaForewer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dont have these small hoses that he clamped with the pilers on my 1.8t audi 2001 :/

  • @MrBow54
    @MrBow54 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You can also make a cold air intake with PVC pipes
    Just make sure all your sensors are hooked up
    That's for us really cheapies

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha interesting.

  • @justinmckee2256
    @justinmckee2256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the best way to regulate the PSI? I have a standard pancake compressor available to me. Is there a regulator I can buy? I assume so

    • @stevenmcfarland3742
      @stevenmcfarland3742 ปีที่แล้ว

      I picked up a regulator kit at a local Autozone that fit the end of my compressor hose.

  • @stewartrivers2730
    @stewartrivers2730 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you .

  • @blizteredthumbs7911
    @blizteredthumbs7911 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent advice, top marks ;)

  • @prabup5568
    @prabup5568 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it possible to do a smoke test

  • @JukiReviews
    @JukiReviews 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thank you.

  • @pauls3946
    @pauls3946 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, as usual. Thanks so much for making it.

  • @kevincrowley5064
    @kevincrowley5064 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video, thanks.

  • @IMARBAN
    @IMARBAN 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2012 chevrolet cruze 1.4 ecotec. that sends me P0299, It comes on and it was away... so, I don't know what really it's happening‼😰‼

  • @jaymie0202ga
    @jaymie0202ga 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    what about the injectors seals

  • @BigSteve_Gaming187
    @BigSteve_Gaming187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've seen a guy use soup cans to block those off. I'll check that soon as I get my fogging machine setup 4 the job.

  • @rpbpendeavors9831
    @rpbpendeavors9831 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man

  • @The_Enforcer14
    @The_Enforcer14 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video

  • @corry7040
    @corry7040 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    why not use your paint cansmoke machine?

  • @joker2712005
    @joker2712005 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are symptoms of a boost leak?

    • @nickpsp2
      @nickpsp2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lack of power
      Can't hear the turbo spooling up
      lumpy idle

    • @joker2712005
      @joker2712005 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nick Marsden OK perfect.. Thank you for ur response and ur vids :)

  • @Chris-lz7sx
    @Chris-lz7sx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! I have been following you for quite some time now and I love your videos. Keep them coming. I have a 2005 Audi 1.8T and I just recently upgraded to a few performance parts and I re-allocated the N75 valve away from near the turbo where it was originally located to the firewall passenger side. Will this affect boosting issues because of the greater distance it now has away from the turbo? Thank you in advance.

    • @c12_pra72
      @c12_pra72 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can just delete the n75, they are sometime faulty causing boost psi to spike and that can cause some damage

    • @Chris-lz7sx
      @Chris-lz7sx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@c12_pra72 Then what is the replacement for the N75?

    • @c12_pra72
      @c12_pra72 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Chris-lz7sx there is no replacement, you delete the n75 and just cap it off as it’s not necessary

    • @Chris-lz7sx
      @Chris-lz7sx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@c12_pra72 the n75 valve is a boost control valve how can that just be removed and not replaced.

    • @dubvalver
      @dubvalver 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      you cant just remove it. you'll only run off the wastegate setting if you do (4psi?). you would need to run a manual boost controller instead if you removed n75. but dont do that. personally i would keep the n75 close to the turbo. i moved my dump valve close to the throttle body for the same reason. (i have a race ecu and run 100% atmospheric dump valve though)

  • @theautodidacticman_
    @theautodidacticman_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Spray soapy water and look for the bubbles

  • @jesusjessereyes6633
    @jesusjessereyes6633 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Snuggley!.. lol🤙

  • @krogtv9411
    @krogtv9411 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice :)

  • @arpadsimon4246
    @arpadsimon4246 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mitől fél a srác? Miért kiabálva beszél?

  • @istvanpista7895
    @istvanpista7895 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wouldn't it be safer and better to just use a smoke machine?

    • @myousic4564
      @myousic4564 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Some leaks appears only with certain pressure - there was an example in the video. No way to find it with smoke without pressure.

  • @matthewcanavan8275
    @matthewcanavan8275 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    away from your face, lol!