Comprehensive Vacuum Leak Testing Guide?

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10-08-2012, 11:57 AM

mx22

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Comprehensive Vacuum Leak Testing Guide?

Hi guys,

Do we have one complete guide to hunting the vacuum leaks? I know there is one for HVAC, but how about tracing the rest of them?

Thanks!

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10-08-2012, 12:01 PM

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Check 928 specialist's web site - wally's world has a write up

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10-08-2012, 12:04 PM

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Wally has the HVAC part, can't find the rest of it...

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10-08-2012, 03:57 PM

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Should just have a smoke test done. I originally thought I got all the leaks, but the smoke tester proved otherwise. Once fixed the car was so much happier.

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10-08-2012, 04:50 PM

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Is this something that can be done on your own or would I need to take my car to a shop. Honestly, I never done any vacuum testing before, that's why I hoped there is a comprehensive dummy guide somewhere...

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