MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: jessleigh on September 28, 2011, 11:32:12 am

Title: using smoke machine to locate boost leak
Post by: jessleigh on September 28, 2011, 11:32:12 am

As above has anybody used a normal smoke machine to find boost leaks? would this harm my engine or is there an easier way to find leaks?

Thanks! =D

jess

Title: Re: using smoke machine to locate boost leak
Post by: GTsport on September 28, 2011, 12:12:34 pm

Never heard of that before.

I'd say that even if it was safe it probably wouldnt work, as the leak would only be apparent under pressure (i.e boost)???

Hopefully someone will be able to give you a better answer  :smiley:

Title: Re: using smoke machine to locate boost leak
Post by: robby on September 28, 2011, 05:45:55 pm

I had this done on an old Audi TT as i was convince i had a leak, it actually showed the dipstick tube was broken out of eye sight so it was worthwile :)

Title: Re: using smoke machine to locate boost leak
Post by: N!CK R on December 17, 2011, 06:18:32 pm

Had this carried out by R-Tech on my MK4 Anniversary. Very worthwhile for showing up any issues that cannot be seen easily.