Cheap And Easy Boost Leak Testing Diy

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How i found a large boost leak that was not obvious to find visually! This saved me hours....
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a Boost gauge is a very quick and easy way to determine if you have an issue. Vcds or suitable Obd code reader will also show if your logging any issues and can also be used to check if sensors are working as they should be.
Please note that all videos are as a guide on how we would approach this restoration, please take care when doing it for yourself, we take no responsibility for any work you undertake yourself
Hope you have found this helpful; any questions drop them in the comments below.
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@zman64m Месяц назад

Man I have been tracking a leak for a while now, and no other videos do this good of a job explaining and giving examples. Subscribed and liked!

@TheParrottBros 28 дней назад

Thank you appreciate the comment

@sydallen4381 Год назад

Great informative video. I used a 75mm PVC pipe cap, measures 80mm on the outside. Found a gross leak on a crankcase breather pipe. Thanks for your videos.

@TheParrottBros Год назад

Awesome glad it helped :)

@ricardobarbeito879 2 года назад

Just discovered you!! Own an S3 8l BAM but your videos are a treasure trove... Also you come across as a great bloke who just has a passion for these great cars... Keep up the excellent work!!!

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

Thanks for the message buddy, yeah i am in it for the love of the cars and community plus its nice to help others keep these beauty's on the road

@pigeonguardgames507 2 года назад

Nicely done sir, Can't help but notice those great wheels on the V6!

@Tonyr2 2 года назад

Great video Dom. Really helpful and informative as ever 👍

@AngloSaxon1 2 года назад

Great video, really good information.

@MrFactotum Месяц назад

great explanation for the un-intiated Thanks for sharing atb Kev

@TheParrottBros 28 дней назад

Glad it was helpful bud

@gypseyswhippet7276 2 года назад

we just love watching you! 😉

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

Aww thanks 🤭

@stevesloan6775 2 года назад

Your a bloody champion for making this video! Thank you so much. 🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🍀🍀😎

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

Haha thanks, I just make videos based on my needs and usually it ends up being the needs of many 😂

@kevinsilveira6189 2 года назад

Hi Dom, thanks for the video! Definitely gonna try this one mine.

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

Hey it’s my pleasure. Has helped me many times in the past so happy to share

@aaronmoses3538 2 года назад

Thanx for your great videos!

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

Thanks for the kind comment 👌🏻

@garethb7741 2 года назад

Hey dom. Finally watchinv your vids again(been working away) brilliant stuff yet again. Glad your doing well and so you know I wear my parrott bro's cap all over the place with pride 😀 👍

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

My man! Still got a TT? Your a legend 🤘🏼

@paulp96275 2 года назад

Used that method and she bubbled like an Ibiza disco great vid Dom top lad 👍👨🏻‍🏭

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

😂😂🥳🥳

@aaronwatson5206 3 месяца назад

"try not to get your beard caught in the bonnet catch" hahahaha🤣🤣 nice one

@TheParrottBros 3 месяца назад

Haha, i wish i could say its the first time its happened

@CarChris82 2 года назад

Good job mate I might have ago at this 👍

@jayacourt8282 2 года назад

Nice one Dom 👌🏻

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

Thank you

@dannewman3306 2 года назад

Great vid!

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

Thanks buddy

@owenrook6467 2 года назад

i adore your vids man

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

Thanks appreciate the channel support

@stevenharpervw 2 года назад

Great video

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

Thank you

@richardwallinger1683 Год назад

great video .. 78 year old ex 1980 Donnington gt champion . my 2008 Citroen C5 2l hdi is suffering a lack of power . It starts and runs great ..BUT show it a hill / steep gradient and it falls flat .. with almost no performance . It will get to 3000 rpm eventually but has no get up and go .I have given the MAF sensor a good clean . ,There was some improvement . but the out and out umph is still lacking . A friendly local garage owner plugged in his diagnostic tool and a turbo or lack of expected turbo was diagnosed .. Great tip on the 20lbs inch pressure testing . Common sense really but nevertheless an invaluable tip.

@rawbennett 5 месяцев назад

You can use soapy water in a spray bottle and it will bubble at the leak for a visual

@ramondv2422 Год назад

hey man, i've got an almost crazy modified '99 mk1 rebuild for the track, with the 225 of an s3 swapped in and K04 turbo on there. And to help me fix some of the problems with it your channel has been very helpful and i am so thankfull to you for showing us all on how to do things, and what to look for. the tt is a great car. and with your help we can all make it even better than it used to be.

@TheParrottBros Год назад

Thanks for the kind words buddy, appreciate it! Ooo nice man what colour?

@ramondv2422 Год назад

@@TheParrottBros it's a light silver version, but i've hand wrapped the front to just under the mirrorso on the doors with matt black triangles, going from big on the hood. and a little smaller on the bumper to gradually become smaller to the edge under the mirrors. also changed the grill (for a bigger one), added a carbon front splitter and a bigger wing ontop of the normal drag style wing. the car is older than i am, but it's still the most fun car i've ever got to drive

@TheParrottBros Год назад

@@ramondv2422 that sounds mad! They are great cars and the modifications are endless if you want. Bet that gets some looks for sure

@drasim881 Год назад

Excellent 👌 thanks

@TheParrottBros Год назад

Welcome 😊

@JonCannings 2 года назад

Long time viewer of the channel and a 225 roadster owner too 👍

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

Thanks for supporting the channel and awesome! What colour?

@JonCannings 2 года назад

@@TheParrottBros silver. 77k ok the clock. 1999

@markmaynard9626 Год назад

Hi - is the breather pipe that runs from the bottom of the PRV Hockey Puck Valve the same size on the 180 and the 225 or does it differ like the turbo intake does? Thanks

@alaindunkerque59 2 года назад

Belle vidéo 👌 😉

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

Thanking you sir

@alaindunkerque59 2 года назад

@@TheParrottBros 👍

@duckwin1651 Год назад

Does all cars have the part that comes off the turbo intake pipe? The smaller plug, following your guide and we have diff cars. Thank you on advance!

@user-ye4re6ve8n 2 месяца назад

May I ask what stops the air passing into the intake manifold and into the exhaust via valves depending on the position of the crank and camshaft ?

@michaelsun7755 4 месяца назад

very nice mustache

@TheParrottBros 4 месяца назад

Thanks 😅

@lkz6696 3 месяца назад

Pressurizing just into the TIP can identify all boost leaks and all vacuum leaks in the entire engine?

@connarish 5 месяцев назад

10:28 that sound was mad accurate lol

@dwayneturner5948 3 месяца назад

Legend 👌

@TheParrottBros 3 месяца назад

thanks 😎

@alastairwhapshott1470 Год назад

Hi Dom. great video and inspired me to make my own pressure tester, not quite as fancy as yours (Mrs’ old moisturiser container). I also blocked the pipe going to the throttle body, no obvious leak but air is rushing out of the intake manifold (past the butterfly valve). Any ideas as I’m stumped. Thanks

@TheParrottBros Год назад

The pcv system has pipes that attach to the inlet manifold so thats probably why buddy

@alastairwhapshott1470 Год назад

Thanks dude, I was certain I had a boost leak as it’s not all that quick (I know it’s only a 180) and sounds like an old air cooler vw under boost!

@lamontcranston1933 Год назад

Thanks!

@lamontcranston1933 Год назад

We're getting closer to the pick up date. I'll send a pix or two. Tnx agn Dom

@TheParrottBros Год назад

Brilliant!

@michaelcommons1759 2 года назад

hi Dom, great informative video. I will be doing this process very soon. I've got david to 3d print me off the TIP bung. But where did you get the hockey puck bung please?

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

You ideally want a 19mm bung and to cap the system off by taking the three way pipe off the rocker cover rather than doing what i did with the puck

@myattribe Год назад

Great vid Dom! .... Any news on the 3d printed bung data ??

@TheParrottBros Год назад

Hey buddy, thank you, there is an email address in the video description of where you can get one

@chrishaines596 Год назад

Hey great video! What's the pipe on the left hand side you had a hole in called? I have the same problem. Thanks

@TheParrottBros Год назад

Its the pipe that goes to the brake booster, usually its only listed as a vacuum pipe, had a quick look but could not find a part number, im sure they are not made anymore and you either have to source a replacement second hand of fix what you have. thanks Dom

@tombowman4424 Год назад

i made my self a smoke machine a few years back was pretty good i might give this method a try. spray bottle with soapy water would also help find the air leak

@TheParrottBros Год назад

Sounds great! yeah smoke makes life a lot easier, i did recently make a smoke tester video also, makes leak finding much simpler

@ChelseEloūisex 6 месяцев назад

I know I will have a different car but damn I loved this video ❤

@TheParrottBros 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment :)

@johnstratton608 2 года назад

Great video , would like links to the bungs if you can some time .

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

In the process of getting something sorted ( someone to print them and a way of linking people to him )

@jambacardi2474 2 года назад

Very Useful video Dom , now where do I start looking to see who has a 3d printer

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

Im in the process of sorting this buddy

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

Email address in the video description buddy

@laszloszell8753 Год назад

Just take off from the turbo the boost side pipe. Dont use the intake manifold before the turbo, because is never pressurized and a old turbo will blow a lot of oil in your catalytic system (next to shaft)and you will smoking crazy and may shot your catalytic converter.

@marcooconnor 10 месяцев назад

The air before the turbo is not pressurised but it's is measured by the MAF so you should be testing for leaks

@laszloszell8753 10 месяцев назад

@marcooconnor yes you are right but you blow lot of oil in the catalisator. Normal the turbo have pressure from the exhaust gas side and the air side at same time,so is will not leak. But when you blow 20psi only at one side,then slowly oil will go in the catalisator and it will be clogged.

@rawbennett 5 месяцев назад

You'd be safe using either at 20psi

@markw6611 2 года назад

That Red thing wow

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

😍

@littleman846 Год назад

Hey what is that 3 way pipe called I have a tiny rip on mine from someone tightening it too much I have tried to just cut it a bit and push it in farther works for now but wanna replace it

@TheParrottBros Год назад

If you search for TT crankcase breather pipe on eBay you’ll see a few options 👌🏻

@isaacrodriguez7570 Год назад

If you removed the oil cap instead you wouldn't need to do anything to the puk to protect the rocker cover, right?

@UPnDOWN 6 месяцев назад

Yes, but then all the air you pump in will just leak back out of there.

@giohawk 2 года назад

Hi, so i have a suspected a boost leak, followed your video with the air pressure test, and it does not hold pressure... cant hear any leaks apart from a bubbling sound coming from the engine... this was yesterday. so today i had delivered a cylinder pressure tester and it read 175 175 185 and 185 any idea where this bubble sound may be coming from lol ?

@TheParrottBros 2 года назад

The bubbling sound is normal, my car also does the same but hard to pick up in the video, it should build up pressure so there might be a good possibilty you have a leak somewhere but its not easy to hear, are you using a compressor? if so maybe get a second person to operate it while you feel your way around the pipes and joints

@miguelbelloso1495 11 месяцев назад

Hi! When I put pressure on my Audi TT, a bubbling sound also appears that seems to come from the engine, it is as if oil were bubbling. Have you solved it? Is it worrying? Thank you so much.@@TheParrottBros

@Choober65 9 месяцев назад

When did Russel Crowe start doing RU-vid car how to vids?

@TheParrottBros 9 месяцев назад

😅😂

@Rookscarcare 9 месяцев назад

Hey how do you fix this yourself as can’t source this myself any DIY quick fix tips bro I have leek in same place

@TheParrottBros 9 месяцев назад

Not 100% sure what your on about, replace the damage pipes with new ones or if its a hard plastic pipe and you cant get one then get a bit of rubber hose to slide over the damaged area

@user-el9go7el8u 7 месяцев назад

My third mesage of the day. Sorry to bother. Did get those 3d printer files? Thank you! For the 80 mm adapter I mean. Thanks

@TheParrottBros 7 месяцев назад

Yeah sure mate, it’s in the video description

@firstnamelastname-bi6re 5 месяцев назад

Can you use soapy water and spary it?

@TheParrottBros 5 месяцев назад

You can if your struggling to find where its leaking

@davidomahony5000 7 месяцев назад

Great video, can you tell me if the diagnostics picked up on the boost leak, MAF sensor maybe?

@shujabeg7625 11 месяцев назад

Would gas leak detection spray work on this?

@TheParrottBros 11 месяцев назад

I could not say for sure as it's not something I have tried in the past it depends if the chemicals will cause any damage to the inside of the engine/pipework