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3/21/2003 2:09:56 PM, Greg Merritt <gregm@vwtype3.org> wrote: >> It's an old trick for finding leaks in the intake system. Brake > Doesn't water work, too? I thought it was just "convential >wisdom" that the introduction of flammables through the leak would give >the engine a little kick in the pants, whereas the "true" effect was that >the liquid momentarily plugged the leak and (on the carbed car) >temporarily corrected the lean-running condition. I think the main thing is that you get an indication of where the leak is, whether you're using something flammable (starting fluid) or not. Last time I was tracking down an intake leak I used non-chlorinated Brakleen (flammable) since it was handy. Then I had to degrease the entire engine so the now-clean aluminum manifolds didn't look so out of place. =) ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org