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Re: vacuum leak questions



Find a smoker buddy (doesnt' everybody have one?) 
Unplug a vacume line and have them take a drag  adn
blow the smoke into the line.  Look closely for where
the smoke comes out.  
George-

--- Chris DeLong <green536@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> >ok, so all this talk about flammable shit and
> exploding
> >intakes has me a bit worried.  Is there a better
> way to find vacuum leaks?
> 
> 
> Yes. A propane torch unlit and open will give the
> best results for 
> troubleshooting intake leaks. I personally havent
> had any mishaps with 
> carb/brake cleaner. Propane is the safest way unless
> you have the $$ for an 
> exhaust gas analyzer. HTH
> 
> Chris DeLong
> ICQ#45030867
> Seattle, WA USA
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> 
> 
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