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Loose PVC vent tube to supercharger fitting causing vacuum leak?
Is the connection between the grey vacuum tube from the PVC to the supercharger supposed to be kinda loose even after you push it in? I'm talking about that little red piece here: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...lzn100220l~om/
Asking because I'm trying to look for possible leaks that may explain a P2096 code. I blew some smoke into the PVC vent tube and saw it coming out from that red fitting.
...Actually, I'm not quite sure how a leak there would cause a lean condition. This fitting is near the supercharger inlet which is before the MAP sensor on the intake manifold. This should mean any outside air leaking IN would get metered by the MAP sensor. Right? Or am I thinking about this wrong?
Can always simply smoke test to make sure , can make one for 20$ and simple to hook up on our minis.
but yes, there's alittle play in that clip in, the hose has rings/ lip around it that slip in and create a air tight seal even when its being pulled up or pressed down. I wondered if they leaked too but was informed how they actually work.. plus I smoke tested to 2x check.
Can always simply smoke test to make sure , can make one for 20$ and simple to hook up on our minis.
but yes, there's alittle play in that clip in, the hose has rings/ lip around it that slip in and create a air tight seal even when its being pulled up or pressed down. I wondered if they leaked too but was informed how they actually work.. plus I smoke tested to 2x check.
That’s good to know. I did make my own smoke device and blew smoke into the tube that leads from the PVC to the manifold. That’s when I saw smoke coming from the fitting, but I didn’t know if that was supposed to be air tight or not because it’s loose.
