Any way to check intercooler for leaks?

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clutch Kick drifter
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I have a boost leak, but of course dont know where it is. I want to pressure check my intercooler but dont wanna pay someone to do it. Is there anyway i can do it myself? Or pressure check the whole Intercooler system


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jt15833
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theres a write up but basically it involves pvc pipe caps, put on on the at the end of the cold pipe by the throttle and hose clamp down. for the other one tho you need to drill into it and screw in some kind of air fitting, i think people use bike/tire valves and put the in the other end at beginning of hot pipe. pump up to 15psi and spray all around joints with soap water from a 409 bottle and look for bubbling.

clutch Kick drifter
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Ok thanks man.

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or febreeze

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what? febreeze


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