1988 Jeep XJ DIY 4.0 Knock Repair. Part 7. Find Vacuum Leaks with Smoke !!!

The fog test was an excellent final test for vacuum leaks on the intake manifold. All openings were sealed up with tape first, then 2 or 3 psi of compressed air was used to pre-check for gross leaks, which worked very well !! I used a stethoscope to listen closely for hissing produced by leaks. A piece of tubing held to the ear would also work. Now I’ll have high confidence that the intake is leak free once it’s bolted to the cylinder head.

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Here is the rest of the Knock Repair Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7uHI24cXfc&list=PLCyDzy-NaUwIhZmxHzIv0SJRHACQRIjSx

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