DIY Boost Leak test made easy

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This is a simple way to perform a boost leak test. Using items that can be found in just about any hardware store.
2.5'' I.D PVC $6.00
Universal bicycle valve $11.00
Air tank w/gauge $25.00
The rest is just a bottle of soapy water to test for leaks. I have heard of people doing more advanced ways of doing this test by using a smoke machine. But this method has worked for me time n time again, just takes a bit longer.

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  • @christopherwilliams8423
    @christopherwilliams84234 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Blow off pretty close to ground.

  • @BigVanSmallWorld
    @BigVanSmallWorld4 жыл бұрын

    using an air tank is brilliant thank you

  • @williamgilman7427
    @williamgilman74278 жыл бұрын

    Cool, I'm in Florida going to be doing this on my 2010 speed 3. thanks for doing the video.

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    8 жыл бұрын

    +William Gilman Your welcome. My brother had a Speed 3, awesome response and a blast to drive. Did a front mount and had the exhaust exiting from under the side skirt just above the left rear tire. Let me know if there is a video you would like to see.

  • @EpicCreeperCorps
    @EpicCreeperCorps2 жыл бұрын

    incredibly useful video and interesting ideas. Thanks!

  • @projectzed5766
    @projectzed57667 жыл бұрын

    Great video and great info, Thanks

  • @MrZimmaframe
    @MrZimmaframe5 жыл бұрын

    Great video, you are offering free advice to solve an issue. Ignore the negative comments.

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    5 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated sir!

  • @davejohnson3376
    @davejohnson33765 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, thanks. Gonna try this. Hope to find something as it's down on power.

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dave Johnson much appreciated. Hope it helps

  • @MrAhhsum
    @MrAhhsum6 жыл бұрын

    Well done! Subscribed

  • @vazfx16
    @vazfx168 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. That's is a great solution.

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    8 жыл бұрын

    +vaz Fx Your Welcome.

  • @Grainsauce
    @Grainsauce6 жыл бұрын

    Bike pump or cheap electric walmart pump will work also

  • @jdmmaster345
    @jdmmaster3458 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro! good video

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Kenton Patterson Your welcome buddy

  • @Macinvodakin
    @Macinvodakin5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @ju1c3washere
    @ju1c3washere6 жыл бұрын

    Good but when you push air there cylinders will allow some air to pass right? They are not 100% sealed.

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    6 жыл бұрын

    Marius Negrean correct! You may lose some pressure. Helps to have a gauge on the tank as well.

  • @MojoSoRico8
    @MojoSoRico85 жыл бұрын

    Do you have to block off the passage way to the throttle body so the air doesn’t escape into the engine ?

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jaxiel Rico good question! You can do so if you wish. But generally once the throttle body is closed it's ok....providing you don't use an air compressor or any high rate of flow. However if you have time on your hands and want to do the best possible job. You can go section by section with an air tight block off plate on the opposite end. Doing the hot side first. Then intercooler followed by he cold side. Hope this helps

  • @YuriDomnikov
    @YuriDomnikov5 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to just spray soap while the engine is running provided that a helper is revving up the engine ? I know about the noise noise does not help but the bubbles should tell anyway

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    5 жыл бұрын

    Suppose if you have high visibility of the piping that could work. Nothing beats a try they say :)

  • @christopherwilliams8423
    @christopherwilliams84234 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!👍

  • @brandonprettyman269
    @brandonprettyman2697 жыл бұрын

    why is your bov so low to ground you should flip that around before you break it off on speed bump

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    7 жыл бұрын

    Simple answer. Style!! If my front bumper clears then so does the bov. never had an issue before

  • @Drifttheorygarage

    @Drifttheorygarage

    7 жыл бұрын

    you should really move it...

  • @eazyazpie3767

    @eazyazpie3767

    7 жыл бұрын

    stupid style

  • @303storm

    @303storm

    6 жыл бұрын

    Why dont you guys just do whatever you want on YOUR car. Oh wait, you dont own a Skyline. Pure Envy.

  • @eldub6495

    @eldub6495

    5 жыл бұрын

    Its clearly 6 inches lower than most things under there. Freestyler..

  • @danmackintosh6325
    @danmackintosh63257 жыл бұрын

    Nice tip, thanks. might have to try this. Just a question though. With 6 cylinders how do you deal with the fact that some valves may be on overlap at the time of the test, just rotate the crank until you find a "sweet spot" or block the exhaust too?

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!. The throttle body should be closed for this test, however some IAC may bleed some air into the motor so if you see the air pressure dropping quickly and don't hear a sizable leak then you may have put a rag or block off the cool side intercooler. (Just be sure to remember to remove the rag/plug before starting) I may do an update video on another way to do it as well. Hope this helps bro

  • @danmackintosh6325

    @danmackintosh6325

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, yeah I never considered the throttle flap as I'm used mainly to diesels that don't have one :D that would help lol

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    7 жыл бұрын

    dan mackintosh lolll. Yup diesels are interesting

  • @t3rmj3rzyslime68
    @t3rmj3rzyslime686 жыл бұрын

    danm whats up with that bov how many you been through?

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    6 жыл бұрын

    T3Rm J3rZySlime was for demonstration purposes lol. Although i did run it like for several months without issue. Lol

  • @williamgilman7427
    @williamgilman74278 жыл бұрын

    nice video! are you in Jamacia?

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    8 жыл бұрын

    No sir. I'm right next door though. In Cayman

  • @cgsingh1
    @cgsingh15 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you bro

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    5 жыл бұрын

    G singh respect

  • @jinglingbabygarage7030
    @jinglingbabygarage70304 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a good test but is it cool to put BOV on bottom?

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    Edward Daniels style points yes lol. But speed bumps prob not. I was testing a theory on if the valve is easier to open going with gravity opposed to fighting against it

  • @g-track5065
    @g-track50653 жыл бұрын

    what if it comes out from the turbo the leak? what do that mean?

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is possible for the o ring on the compressor housing to be damaged. That would be my guess. Another possibility would be if the compressor has a t fitting for a boost reference, check if the threads are leaking. Hope this helps

  • @Fr0zenfr0st
    @Fr0zenfr0st5 жыл бұрын

    My turbo is kind of a pain to get to. Can I attach the tester to the turbo inlet pipe instead?

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can yes. Just have to be sure to cap or block any hoses coming off the intake pipe.

  • @Fr0zenfr0st

    @Fr0zenfr0st

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@HighPerformanceNetwork Wow thank you for such a timely response on a older video. You just saved me a huge headache

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    5 жыл бұрын

    Fr0zenfr0st your most welcome. Let me know how it goes

  • @jesseharriott4253
    @jesseharriott42532 жыл бұрын

    Shoulda sprayed the corner of that intercooler. 💨

  • @SodaTartsBaezFord
    @SodaTartsBaezFord7 жыл бұрын

    My car is building boost even when I am light on the throttle, any ideas?

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    7 жыл бұрын

    hmmm is it a stock turbo you have? If so. I would start with checking the actuator or wastegate spring if its sticking shut. Ive seen rust hold the tension too high so the boost would build quickly but once it WG / IA flap comes off the seat, then it would open real quickly making your boost level fall off rapidly. So...If your boost comes on quick but instead of boost level stabilizing at the desired level, it falls off quickly. I would start by taking off the actuator or WG and doing a simple test. Can you check my boost controler video to see how to do this with a simple bicycle pump....Let me know if this helps bro.

  • @SodaTartsBaezFord

    @SodaTartsBaezFord

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!! Yeah. There is rust all over it, it's a 1997 Eclipse GST. I'll check out your video!

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    7 жыл бұрын

    SodaTartsBaezFord brilliant!!!! Let me know how that goes bro

  • @TheTruelakersfan
    @TheTruelakersfan7 жыл бұрын

    Try doing that on a twin turbo car like an n54 engine would be impossible.your lucky that old car is much simpler and has the turbo sticking all the way out like that.

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    7 жыл бұрын

    There are ways to do a twin turbo setup. Most factory (twins) compressor inlets will merge into one common. In cases like the RB26 & 2JZ. Although would never recommend anyone do a boost leak test with the MAF/MAF's in place. It takes a lil more elbow grease and piping, but it can be done.

  • @giles200sx
    @giles200sx4 жыл бұрын

    That open fitting on cam cover will be letting in air that is not metered I hope you dont run it like that

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    Giles Greaves no sir. I was inspecting the oil catch can. Good catch tho loll

  • @aarongiggers66
    @aarongiggers664 жыл бұрын

    Is this ok for the turbine? Where do you buy the pvc?

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aaron Giggers hey. Once you are not going over twice the amount of boost pressure you plan on running. You are ok. As for the pvc I found mine in the plumbing alse of my local hardware shop

  • @aarongiggers66

    @aarongiggers66

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@HighPerformanceNetwork ok, I'll check there. Thank you.

  • @fockyoumang
    @fockyoumang8 жыл бұрын

    could you use your tire if you have no air compressor?

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hmm good question. I suppose you could yeah

  • @fockyoumang

    @fockyoumang

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Wrex Cyphvren makes sense, instead of dumping quarters into the air at the gas station testing your system. I was thinking if using a spare tire

  • @fockyoumang

    @fockyoumang

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Wrex Cyphvren or a tire on the car if in a jam

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    8 жыл бұрын

    +fockyoumang hey great idea. And thanks for sharing

  • @fockyoumang

    @fockyoumang

    8 жыл бұрын

    +High Performance Network it's 35 psi, close to 40 which he is using

  • @chrisking2717
    @chrisking27178 жыл бұрын

    Yo bro. Are you from Barbados?

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    8 жыл бұрын

    Nope. From Cayman. Got a few friends from Barbados though. Are you?

  • @chrisking2717

    @chrisking2717

    8 жыл бұрын

    You sound bajan. And yeah im frm bim.

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Chris King aye a whole a we a one lol....plan on bringing the race car to bushy park in 2017

  • @miragedelta
    @miragedelta4 жыл бұрын

    Why can't you start the car and check the leak by revving the engine?

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    Transonic FADEC you could if you have a quiet enough exhaust. Or if the leak is really bad. Generally I do a leak test before race events.

  • @108077854

    @108077854

    4 жыл бұрын

    you cant build boost in neutral. engine has to have load

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    4 жыл бұрын

    Transonic FADEC 👍🏽

  • @dontrustwhiteyevery1
    @dontrustwhiteyevery17 жыл бұрын

    nice video.

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    7 жыл бұрын

    kilamanjaro Mountain thank you. Having to take a break from the videos as we have started a full visual media company, so time is real slim these days. Once the company is stable we will be returning to making more of these videos

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ah i have only experienced a sound coming from the turbo once, and it was the nipple unto the compressor housing that had a tear. The sound was a high pitched hissing. However if you are getting a sound from the compressor after doing a full boost leak test. Then i would remove the compressor housing and check the rubber seal between the housing and turbo center housing. Give me a message on fb if you need futher instructions in what to look for......Hope that helps

  • @williamgilman7427
    @williamgilman74278 жыл бұрын

    wa guan

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    8 жыл бұрын

    +William Gilman Right here working on another video. Whats up

  • @SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat
    @SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat8 жыл бұрын

    you forgot to use matches to really search for leaks :)

  • @HighPerformanceNetwork

    @HighPerformanceNetwork

    8 жыл бұрын

    Lol I vote you do the follow up video using propane and matches....Seen people use a cigar lol all sorts of ways yeah lolll

  • @davejohnson3376

    @davejohnson3376

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good tip.

  • @eyeneedfood4344
    @eyeneedfood43444 жыл бұрын

    I dont even own a turbocharged car Lol

  • @kpdvw
    @kpdvw4 жыл бұрын

    which idiot designed the blow off on the bottom of the pipe down close to the road surface?

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