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Checking for boost leaks and pressureizing the induction

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Old Aug 17, 2015 | 12:07 AM
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Checking for boost leaks and pressureizing the induction

I've been trying to track down what I think is a boost leak. I get the overly audible whoosh sound under boost.
In the past I made an adapter to fit into the hotside hose and pressurize the plumbing up to 25psi. Usually it would hold pressure for 10-15 seconds then bleed down slowly. Now it starts to bleed down in 2-3 seconds AND pressurizes the intake manifold. Seems like the throttle body is allowing pressure past it??? Has anyone seen these fail and/or the plastic intake manifold crack?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2015 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Indimanic
Has anyone seen these fail and/or the plastic intake manifold crack?
Yes, this is a common problem. Just one of many threads:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-manifold.html
 
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