Finally did a boost leak test....

[screwdgie]

So i built a boost leak tester out of some parts from Ace, and did a boost leak test. It seems I only have one leak. It felt like it was coming from where my uicp meets the intercooler.

So I took the uicp off and put it back on and tightened it real good. Still a leak. So I took the intercooler off and cleaned around where the couplers go. There are like 8 or 9 pin sized holes where the intercooler meets the uicp. I didnt have any JBweld, so i sanded it down, cleaned it real good, and put some RTV silicone sealant on there. I hope that should work. After it dries real good, I am gonna test just the intercooler alone for leaks, hoping that the rtv works.

 

[titogs95]

So i built a boost leak tester out of some parts from Ace, and did a boost leak test. It seems I only have one leak. It felt like it was coming from where my uicp meets the intercooler.

So I took the uicp off and put it back on and tightened it real good. Still a leak. So I took the intercooler off and cleaned around where the couplers go. There are like 8 or 9 pin sized holes where the intercooler meets the uicp. I didnt have any JBweld, so i sanded it down, cleaned it real good, and put some RTV silicone sealant on there. I hope that should work. After it dries real good, I am gonna test just the intercooler alone for leaks, hoping that the rtv works.

RTV won't hold. you will have to do it againg with JBweld.
BTW make sure to check your BOV and the flange. it is a common place for leaking....

 

[screwdgie]

Yea it seems the bov is leaking at the flange. Used a bunch of rtv for now. Its too late to go and get some JB . I am hoping this is what was causing my damn boost creep.

I tested the intercooler alone, with a bunch of pressure, and it isn't leaking. So i threw another layer of rtv on for now. See how long that lasts .