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Old 25-07-2021, 04:36 PM   #37
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Default Re: XR8 idle hunt (video)

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Originally Posted by pete r View Post
Hey Ben how did you make make your smoke tester? I've tried the propane torch thing without any success. A mate said it could also be a cracked header upstream of the O2 sensor, buggered if I know how I'd find that, I'm 3 parts deaf and the exhaust note is pretty bold...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai6QkF2Ez3A

Basically same setup as this. I disconnected the air pipe after the air cleaner and put a rubber glove with some tape over it to seal the system. Disconnected the vac hose at the brake booster and hooked into that hose(goes to manifold).

Worked well.
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