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Offline oceanic-green

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smoke test just done!
« on: 02 July 2012, 18:21 »
I found a garage that does smoke tests, it cost me £25 which I thought was reasonable, and the leak it found was coming out of the top of the dipstick! As soon as the mechanic took the dipstick out and plugged the hole with his thumb there was no smoke.

So as I have a oem plastic dipstick holder and dipstick, what is best to replace it with? I have seen some metal ones on some cars with nice shiny silver handles. Any idea where I can get one of those metal ones from?

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Re: smoke test just done!
« Reply #1 on: 02 July 2012, 18:33 »
think they maybe by 42 draft designs in the states, very expensive IIRC.

on the plus side least its an easy fix and no other leaks found :)
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Re: smoke test just done!
« Reply #2 on: 02 July 2012, 18:50 »
Dont you block the PCV system up on the TIP?
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Re: smoke test just done!
« Reply #3 on: 02 July 2012, 19:22 »
yeah or you pressurise the sump...

I always hook mine up to start from the metal pipe after the turbo
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Re: smoke test just done!
« Reply #4 on: 02 July 2012, 19:35 »
Quote from: Scott D on 02 July 2012, 18:33
think they maybe by 42 draft designs in the states, very expensive IIRC.

on the plus side least its an easy fix and no other leaks found :)

I had a look on 42 Draft design site, and I can't see any.

At first he thought it was coming from the inter cooler because the smoke seemed to be coming up from the radiator, but after it was the top of the dipstick, it does fit in although it is not a super tight fit. Would this cause a significant boost leak then?

Quote from: Chris. on 02 July 2012, 18:50
Dont you block the PCV system up on the TIP?

Yes he did do that with a yellow plastic cap of some sort.

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Re: smoke test just done!
« Reply #5 on: 02 July 2012, 19:37 »
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Re: smoke test just done!
« Reply #6 on: 02 July 2012, 19:40 »
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Re: smoke test just done!
« Reply #7 on: 02 July 2012, 19:43 »
£54  :shocked:

LMAO @ "medium whack", my mallet doesn't have that setting  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Re: smoke test just done!
« Reply #8 on: 02 July 2012, 19:46 »
Quote from: topher on 02 July 2012, 19:40
Quote from: GunnerCP on 02 July 2012, 19:37
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=29687&xSec=9919

Bargain.....

i love the fitting instructions :grin: whack it with a mallet

i bought one 3 months back n i have been chasing up awesome every week since
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Re: smoke test just done!
« Reply #9 on: 02 July 2012, 19:49 »
Yea, not quite sure how you quantify what a medium whack is. Then you have to repeat the process, so.... To summarise.....

Bash the sh!t out of it until it fits but only use a medium whack during any one strike.....
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