Unplug the TPS so it doesn't see an idle signal, then search with the gas (or mustard).
Bill Cardell TurboDog's Dad www.flyinmiata.com www.fmwestfield.com orders 1-800-FLY-MX5S Before you call our tech line (970.464.5600) please check out the FAQ section of our website -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matt Bennett Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 8:07 PM To: Russ Cc: Miata Power List Subject: Re: Help diagnosing an intake leak Unfortunately, for me, the problem (at least partially) is being manifested by an oscillating idle- the Link thinks it is in idle, but the RPMS jump until it hits the 1850 RPM fuel cut, drops down, and so forth. I'll try it, but I'm not sure what I'm going to see while the oscillation is going on- something different, I hope. Matt On Mon, September 15, 2008 4:50 pm, Russ wrote: > LMAO! > > I think the idea behind the torch is that when it hits a vacuum leak, > you get extra fuel (propane) going into the motor and will hear the > idle increase. > > Russ > > > --------------------------------------------------------- > Policing the World is Not Protecting America > > > > On Sep 15, 2008, at 2:40 PM, Bill Cardell wrote: > >> That's why you use the mustard, it sticks ;-) And if the car does go >> up in flames, you've already got your condiments. >> >> Bill Cardell >> TurboDog's Dad >> www.flyinmiata.com >> www.fmwestfield.com >> Sales 1-800-359-6957 >> Tech 970-464-5600 Before you call, check out >> http://www.flyinmiata.com/FAQ/ >> >> >> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> ] On Behalf Of Larry Alster >> Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 3:39 PM >> To: 'Robert McElwee'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Cc: [email protected] >> Subject: RE: Help diagnosing an intake leak >> >> How?s that work for you if the leak is on the bottom of something. >> Like the S hose on the throttle body being cracked on the bottom? >> >> >> >> Larry >> >> White Knight 1991 Crystal White #99 CSP >> Silver Bullet 1992 Silverstone #17 SM2 FM I+ Turbo >> Honey B 1992 Sunburst Yellow #99 SM2L JR Supercharger >> Whooosh 2004 Titanium Mazdaspeed MX-5 >> >> LowCountry Miata http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net >> Masters Miata >> RAGS 074 >> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> ] On Behalf Of Robert McElwee >> Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 5:01 PM >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Cc: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: Help diagnosing an intake leak >> >> I use a mustard bottle full of soapy water and spray it everywhere >> while pressurizing. >> >> On Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Matt Bennett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> wrote: >> >> Anyone have any tip or tricks on looking for an intake leak? I tried >> pressurizing the intake to a few PSI with my compressor and listening >> for hissing, but it has been really hard to localize- possibly going >> through an open intake valve?. >> Matt >> '96 with prototype Ubercharger >> >> -- >> Robert McElwee and Blue Flash >> "The 50 MPG Miata" >> www.lightweightmiata.com/mpg >> >> Lightweight Miata Forum: >> www.lightweightmiata.com/forum >> >> The Miata Trailer Project: >> www.lightweightmiata.com/trailer >> _______________________________________________ >> Miatapower mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower > > _______________________________________________ > Miatapower mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower > _______________________________________________ Miatapower mailing list [email protected] http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower _______________________________________________ Miatapower mailing list [email protected] http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower
