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chinnus



Member Since: 24 Aug 2012
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2001 Defender 90 Td5 ST Coniston Green
Smoke Test DIY or NOT
Any advice on how to do a smoke test DIY or can it only be done professionally... I think i may have an intercooler crack or leak as there is a lot of black soot around bottom left of the intercooler.

Not noticeable lack of power in the car just perhaps a bit sluggish... Has BAS Stage 2 tune and a serek motorsport cooler

Before i bite the bullet and get a new one I wanted to just check the air system for a leak... Its a td5 btw
thanks in advance
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LR90XS2011



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
spray it with soapy water and rev it up you will quickly know if you have a leak as it will bubble up DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Shouldn't be any black soot on that side of the inter cooler surely as it should just be fresh air?

Unless its after the EGR? Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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miker



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Rioja Red
You won't get soot, but if my memory serves me correctly there will be oil from the crankcase breather, feeds into the inlet just after the maf sensor.
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roel



Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
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Netherlands 2003 Defender 90 Td5 PU Caledonian Blue
Yes it will be oil. But with revving it you don't get that much pressure maybe half a bar. That might not be enough to open the crack. Roel

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