jimmy_neutron Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I want to test an intercooler for leaks but how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipx2 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Here's a way to do it: - get a mountain bike tube - cut it in half (semicircle) and keep the part with the valve - connect both ends to the intercooler and secure them with the original hose clips or piece of string - use your compressor or manual pump and pressurize to 1 bar - submerge in water and see if/where it leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 thats very cunning, I like that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Would be interesting to watch a bicycle innertube at 1 bar... Considerably less pressure will also most likely show if the intercooler is leaking. Just pump it up so it's balloning and watch if it stays that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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