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11-19-2006, 05:53 PM
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At home smoke test?
I recently removed the pipe at the manifold and put a new cat in-no leaks around the pipe anywhere but it seems to be in the engine-instead of paying for one of those smoke tests is there a way to find out where it's leaking from at home with some type of smoke test?
Any replies are much appreciated- Thanks 
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#2
11-19-2006, 06:51 PM
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Re: At home smoke test?
if its an exhaust leak it should be EASY to find. since you said its not leaking from the new cat check out the manifold.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice classic Brougham. 142,000 on the 305 and still chugging 
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#3
11-19-2006, 06:53 PM
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Re: At home smoke test?
You can start the engine, apply some form of exhaust restriction such as a wet towel in the tailpipe(s) and trace the hiss ...
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1988 9C1 - Modified LM1 @ 275HP/350TQ - TH700R4 - 3.08 8.5" Disc Rear - see it at http://www.silicon212.org/9c1! 2005 Crown Vic P71 - former AZ DPS - 4.6 liters of pure creamy slothness! 1967 El Camino L79/M20 old school asphalt raper Remember - a government that is strong enough to give you everything you need, is also strong enough to take everything you have.
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#4
11-19-2006, 07:50 PM
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Re: At home smoke test?
I know a weird way you can do a at home smoke test.
I cleaned up my engine a while ago with the Sea foam cleaner. (look in autozone/napa or other part places) and you let it sit but I started mine a little soon and it was blowing out so much smoke. We found a couple of my leaks that why(by accident), one I knew about cause you can hear it while driving. but the other side leaked some as well. Idk if it will work for you, since mine leaked from the manifold, but who knows.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice classic Brougham. 142,000 on the 305 and still chugging
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