Just planning on future upgrades so trying to assess any possible weakpoints. I've done several boost leak tests using a tester and everything has always. Mk7 vacuum/boost leak diagnosis (mk7) diy
Tech Tip #16: How to perform a Boost Leak Test
Today we are using autoline's shop series smoke machine to diagnose and find boost leaks on this mk7 vw gti.
I need to boost leak test my gti to 30 psi or so
I have the apr/bw efr7163 system, which has a big silicone intake pipe that connects the cai and pcv outlet like normal, right Making a pvc plug with a nipple for attaching compressed air Any possible spots you suspect, spray with soapy. A $20 boost leak can cost 50hp and create false knock readings
Here's the systematic diy approach pros use to find every leak before tuning starts. When a boost leak tester like this is used, are there any hoses that could be leaking that it won't show as leaking
