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Boost leaks - Nearly there but running out of things to check

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Old 11-24-2019 | 07:33 PM
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Boost leaks - Nearly there but running out of things to check

Update - disregard this thread. For some reason I was thinking the system had to hold pressure over an extended period. Markski straightened me out. All is good.

Hi all, after disassembling most of the boost system to replace a broken No 16, I reconnected everything and retested. Found a few minor leaks using soapy water but after fixing those I now slowly drop from 20 PSI to 5 PSI over about 10 min. Nothing in the engine bay seems to be leaking and everything is tie-wrapped or screw clamped. Running out of options. Any ideas? I tested from the hoses below the car.
 

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10min is not to bad...may be it leaks over a open intake valve into the engine (no engine is 100% close
 
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