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Old 02-01-2007, 06:03 AM   #7
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Wink Pros Use Propane

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Originally Posted by rnoswal
Why would something that is expensive and dangerous be the best at detecting anything?!?!?!?! Like saying a stick of dynamite is the best way to put out a campfire, oh, it will do it, but what a mess.

Russ
Actually, propane is the 'official' approved (EPA, & B.A.R.)gas to use for finding vacuum leaks. At the shop, we have a special adaptor (get from one of the tool trucks)on a bottle of 'camping' propane, with a hose to spray the gas(in short, small bursts) along intake manifold gaskets, and fittings, etc.

A leak will show up quickly.

I don't recommend this for home use or beginners.
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