Porsche 924 Vacuum Leak Repair Using A Smoke Tester!

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Porsche 924 Vacuum leak repair using a smoke tester! The Porsche 924 has had a rough idle and appears hot on the temperature gauge since I bought the car. I suspected a vacuum leak but to test my theory I bought a vacuum tester that uses smoke to locate any holes. This worked fantastic and quickly found a cracked idle air control hose under then manifold.
I was able to source a hose by matching up the shape at my local oreillys. Here is the one I bought:
www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/...
As far as the smoke machine is concerned there are a million options out there ranging from inexpensive DIY solutions to higher end devices so do your research there to see if something fits your needs. For me I did like the idea of making one but this was just so quick and easy and saved time.
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  • @kevincosta9228
    @kevincosta92288 ай бұрын

    I made my smoke machine from a computer power source, an old spray gun and a diesel glow plug. Easiest way to track down vacuum leaks, and practically the only way to find some EVAP leaks. KZread has a bunch of videos about DIY machines, built with various levels of technical execution. One uses a cigar for the ignition source LOL, but heck, the guy showed that it worked fine. For 50 bucks though, the setup you bought looks like a winner.

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    I saw that cigar one! The diy approach looked fun but my biggest expense is time so spending the $50 to have it done was why I chose that

  • @Badenhawk
    @Badenhawk8 ай бұрын

    Amazing the difference a small vaccuum leak makes. Also awesome that you didnt need the specific porsche part.

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    I got so lucky to find that hose. Legit took 30 seconds of walking to the back of the store

  • @Paul-ue8tn
    @Paul-ue8tn7 ай бұрын

    Good spot. Smoke machine is definitely a good investment especially with turbo engines

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    7 ай бұрын

    This was definitely a tool that quickly earned its keep

  • @garagecedric
    @garagecedric8 ай бұрын

    Great work!, putting some effort in doing the basics, actually finding the fault, not changing parts randomly and blaming the car that its shit like most seem to do nowdays.

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    Exactly! I'm very big on proper diag first because...I've been the guy throwing parts at a problem. Spending a small bit of time before to narrow it down saves sooooo much on the backend

  • @upsidedowndog1256
    @upsidedowndog12568 ай бұрын

    Mpg gauge is funny! It reads manifold pressure but is shown with markings for mpg. It looks to act as I think it should now. Nice job.

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    From what I understand it reads GPH on startup and anything under 10mph. Above 10mph it should be in the MPG range where it definitely seems off. Its saying I get less than 10mpg while driving when the car gets around 30. I need to figure out what its doing.

  • @1234567marks
    @1234567marks8 ай бұрын

    At last a vape device to satisfy my habit!

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣 Subaru owners unite!

  • @micksterboone4517
    @micksterboone45178 ай бұрын

    The engine swap sure sounds interesting.

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    I hope I can make it work as it seems very exciting on paper

  • @donjordan8174
    @donjordan81748 ай бұрын

    Good to see what vapor leaks can cause… rough idle…

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    Unmetered air is definitely not something you want. This changed how the car drove. Pretty awesome!

  • @peteraitken6494
    @peteraitken64948 ай бұрын

    Nice job BJ defo some difference smoke machines are the way to go for air leaks for sure could instantly tell the difference when you started it up can’t wait to see what you have planned for the swap should be very interesting take care mate and all the best 👍👌🔧🔧🔧❤️

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    I'm definitely happy I bought this tool. I'm trying to think of ways I can use it

  • @peteraitken6494

    @peteraitken6494

    8 ай бұрын

    @@tangentsbhb should be able to use it I imagine for the bikes too looks like a handy tool for sure 👌 👍

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    Yeah showing intake manifold leaks could be cool

  • @peteraitken6494

    @peteraitken6494

    8 ай бұрын

    @@tangentsbhb 👍👌

  • @steveboyer4137
    @steveboyer41378 ай бұрын

    An unlit propane torch can do the same thing...where the leak is the rpms increase.

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes, as does brake clean. This gives a pinpoint visual though which is super cool

  • @iamrichrocker
    @iamrichrocker8 ай бұрын

    keep up with the great content, and killer vehicles and your subs/views will continue to climb..just like the cycle channel..i enjoy all aspects of things that motivate people..

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! Im definitely having fun with this channel already.

  • @XJRabbits
    @XJRabbits8 ай бұрын

    Drain the olive oil from the banelli for some vegan smoke. May smell better than some Johnson & Johnson. What a cool little device. Marketplace cheap too. $50 for a tool that you’ll use more than once and specific enough for those niche jobs like that. I could feel the back of my knees aching just watching you get into the engine bay. I’ll have to do something similar on the NOT-SO Grand Caravan. They put the oil cooler & filter housing under the intake in between the heads. Plastic parts that crack. Of course I find out after a 4 day weekend & making it right with some new headlights. #cheapertokeeper

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    Hahaha I'll use that next time! Yeah the knees are toast working on vehicles as bikes have spoiled me for sure. If you need to borrow this it's super handy!

  • @jerrybigrig9475
    @jerrybigrig94758 ай бұрын

    👍😎👍

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    🤘🤘

  • @MrNiklas1967
    @MrNiklas19678 ай бұрын

    Hi buddy

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    👋👋

  • @mixedgas2
    @mixedgas28 ай бұрын

    I don't like the teasers in the beginning of your videos.

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    I appreciate feedback but every editing decision is made based on data. May I ask why you dislike an intro?

  • @mixedgas2

    @mixedgas2

    8 ай бұрын

    @@tangentsbhb Just not a fan of channels that give a teaser. I don't need it to see the video.

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    I would agree 100% with you but unfortunately the vast majority of people need to see some sort of preview to know they wish to stick around for the rest of the video. Data shows the first 15 seconds is the most critical so that's why it's necessary to have a good intro. You wouldn't go to see a movie without first seeing a preview so the logic has been proven for over 75 years.

  • @mixedgas2

    @mixedgas2

    8 ай бұрын

    @@tangentsbhb I hear you. It's not going to stop me from watching your videos. You do what you need to do to satisfy the stats.

  • @tangentsbhb

    @tangentsbhb

    8 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated 🙏

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