how do you check for IC leaks?

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01-20-2003, 03:31 AM

iwouldHITit

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how do you check for IC leaks?

buying an intercooler from some guy and i want to check if it leaks??how do i do this?

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01-20-2003, 06:40 AM

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Re: how do you check for IC leaks? (iwouldHITit)

Why would you think the intercooler leaks? There's not really alot to it.

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01-20-2003, 06:50 AM

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Re: how do you check for IC leaks? (RAWB)

I had a pressure test done on mine before it was installed.

What they did was seal one end and on the other end have a pressure gauge and air pump on the other. Then started to force air into the IC. Sure enough there was a very small leak. They got a new one, did the test in front of me and it held steady at 30psi.

I would recommend getting one done on your IC if you are not sure.