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Offline MKVASMR

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Quick question about smoke testing
« on: October 12, 2024, 04:20:58 pm »
Hi guys. I wanted to ask you if it’s normal when performing a smoke test with the machine connected to the intake to have smoke buildup under the valve cover? I did it yesterday and there was a lot of smoke when I opened the oil fill cap.
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Re: Quick question about smoke testing
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2024, 04:43:48 pm »
It will go through the pcv i expect  into the head.
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Re: Quick question about smoke testing
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2024, 04:47:31 pm »
So I’m guessing that’s normal. Next question. Where to hook up the smoker to test the vacuum lines. My brakes feel quite stiff although the car brakes ok.
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Re: Quick question about smoke testing
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2024, 04:56:15 pm »
Never used a smoke tester myself but I would check you vac booster pipe that goes from vac pump on the end of the head to the servo, they're plastic and can snap.
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