Homemade Vacuum Leak Detector

TOOL:

BUILDER:

veloandy on thesamba.com

DESCRIPTION:

Homemade vacuum leak detector constructed from a paint can by means of attaching a hose barb and a quick disconnect fitting to the lid. Smoke is generated by burning a rag inside the can.

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Mar 25, 2014 4:45 PM

DIYer

I have to say that I'm amazed at the creativity of the guy who first thought this up. I can see it working very well in chasing down leaks.

Nov 01, 2013 3:03 PM

daveward

That's quite a set-up...smoke billowing from the cracked hoses and bad connections. When desperate light something on fire! No...retract that.

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Automotive

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vacuum

LEVEL OF DETAIL (1-5):

URL:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5281230#5281230

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DIY Vacuum Leak Detector - comment on how to build a Vacuum Leak Detector - 2 comments

DIYer says:

Mar 25, 2014 4:45 PM

I have to say that I'm amazed at the creativity of the guy who first thought this up. I can see it working very well in chasing down leaks.

daveward says:

Nov 01, 2013 3:03 PM

That's quite a set-up...smoke billowing from the cracked hoses and bad connections. When desperate light something on fire! No...retract that.

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