How to: Make a boost leak detector for the 7.3L Diesel

I will show you how to make a quick easy and cheap boost leak detector.

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Perform all work at your own risk. Always take appropriate safety precautions.
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[jamesb]

I would recommend removing both hose pieces between air filter and turbo and plugging this device directly into turbo housing. Cause if you do it like in the video, a lot of your air is going to escape via the CCV and possibly cause you to raise PSI to damaging levels in an attempt to compensate.

Hint: If it's not your uppipes, 90 percent of the time it's the intake plenums (bottom two legs of spider, OEM orange sleeves) that are the culprit. Don't go all muscle man on them though because you can bend them out of shape! :(

[DonziGT]

So no problem pressurizing the engine block through the CCV?

[kevinbragg]

What about the ccv? Do you have yours to atmosphere? Or is it still connected like the factory

[nStickNString]

Add a T-valve between fitting and cap. Allows you to keep the aur hooked up constant and turn the valve to cut off air flow.

[shawnspencer]

Haha you bought the DeWalt bits... Should've bought the DeWalt drill too. 

That water/soap thing is a PITA. Build a smoke tester. It's well worth the effort. Anywhere you see smoke, there's a leak.

[jdmcrxLS]

This video is awesome. Appreciate it very much.

[MostlySlowMuscle]

I actually don’t know how to use Teflon tape why did you assume I did 😤(jk I do know how to use it😂)

[kevinbragg]

I was getting ready to mod mine soon. Am getting new boots and would rather not have the oil on them

[dieselperformance]

So you just plug in the intake and do you wait for a pressure drop or keep constant pressure on it

[Gollumizer]

Great videos man! I know what im doing this weekend now!

[Inspironator]

I'm Doing this! So, if I pressureize to 20 psi, how long should I wait to see if pressure drops off? I have no clue as to what is reasonable, or minor. Thanks for another great tip! I will check back to see if you have other related videos...nice to see one working.