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Old 01-13-2009 | 10:33 PM
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Is there a DIY on checking all of the boost and vac lines? Since I found a crack in one of my lines, I want to put the system under pressure and see if I can find any more leaks in this spaghetti knot of rubber and plastic garbage. I would imagine with a recirculating system, it would be in my best interest to make it as air tight as possible.
 
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Old 01-13-2009 | 10:51 PM
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Old 01-13-2009 | 10:55 PM
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http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2739135

also if you're running a 225, you will need to get a 3inch tennis ball, check out petsmart tuning. And go to the toy section and they have 3 inch dog training *****
Make sure you set your psi on the air compressor to 20psi or under
 

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Old 01-13-2009 | 11:05 PM
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That's cool. Where do u think I should plug that in? Should I attach it at my TIP just before or after the MAF?
 
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Old 01-13-2009 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jhsoccerodp
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2739135

also if you're running a 225, you will need to get a 3inch tennis ball, check out petsmart tuning. And go to the toy section and they have 3 inch dog training *****
Make sure you set your psi on the air compressor to 20psi or under
I would use a bicycle pump while watching my liquid TT in boost display mode
 
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Old 01-13-2009 | 11:23 PM
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I like the tennis ball idea, but I think I can find something better than a tennis ball.
 
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Old 01-14-2009 | 12:10 AM
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yes it would go after maf, at the end of the tip.
 
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Old 01-14-2009 | 12:45 AM
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I think I can attach a guage on one of the smaller hose connects on the TIP. That way I can see the guage while I pump
 
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Old 01-14-2009 | 07:54 PM
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http://www.modshack.info/Pressure.htm


Build yourself one of these.

Cheapest route is a piece of PVC pipe with a cap, and a tire valvestem.
Mine is a PVC cap with a regulator and quick disconnect for an air hose, with a 0-60psi gauge mounted in the side.
Toughest part is producing some sort of lip on the edge of the PVC so the plug doesn't pop out of the turbo inlet under pressure (that can hurt... I know).
 
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Old 01-14-2009 | 11:35 PM
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^that link says that I should clamp off the pcv hose from the TIP. What should I do that with?
 



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