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Boost leak test results, bad intercooler?

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chico904

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Feb 9, 2004
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I finally did a boost leak test yesterday when I finally found time, and saw a couple of things. I pressurized it to 20 psi and found two leaks on the intercooler. I ued some jbweld and fixed those. My question is, when I had these leaks, I would hear the obvious high pitched whisle of air. Now with these fixed, I still only hold pressure for about three seconds when I turn the compressor off. Sorry for the dumb question, but should air be coming out of the intercooler? Because it is like a low, whooshing sound that lasts three seconds, and there goes my pressure. Any help is greatly appreciated
 
Fill a spray bottle with water, add dish soap, and go to town. When you start spraying things any leaks will be aparent. Spray all your intercooler, piping, throttlebody, and intake manifold all the way down to the injectors. I'm guessing you find more leaks.
 
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