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Old Mar 27, 2021, 08:25 AM
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Hard boost leak (with Video)

Hi

i finnally make a boost leak testing on my car and i realized the problem is bigger than i thought.

i made a video about:

i was alone so while i pumped the system with compressor i put down the phone.

the leak is coming somewhere under the intake manifold or the bottom side of it if i hearing good.
i used soapy water and sprayed everything , and the common spots like throttle body and injectors area are empty i cant notice a simple bubble anywhere.

any tip where it comes?
the air i compress in ,immediately leaking out somewhere i cant pump the system to 0.5 bar.
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Secondary leak

I found the main leaking behind the intake manifold it was a cracked solenoid plastic pipe. I solved the problem.

but i found a secondary leak at the throttle body. What u thinking i need for solve this problem?

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i cant tell from the video... but if the air is coming out of the butterfly shaft, then yes.
you need to fix.

new tb will do it.
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Originally Posted by hutch959
i cant tell from the video... but if the air is coming out of the butterfly shaft, then yes.
you need to fix.

new tb will do it.
tb ?
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Replace o rings
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Replace o rings
those are simple O rings or they r specific? How i saw them its looks like a bearings, metal covered rubber rings.

where i can buy them in EU any idea? I find only in the US or AU
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Originally Posted by astro black
those are simple O rings or they r specific? How i saw them its looks like a bearings, metal covered rubber rings.

where i can buy them in EU any idea? I find only in the US or AU
google throttle body seal kit for Evo
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