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Finding a manifold leak.

To: british-cars@Alliant.COM
Subject: Finding a manifold leak.
From: David Boreham <uunet!inmos.com!davidb@EDDIE.MIT.EDU>
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 90 11:03:57 GMT
Run the engine (idling). 
Pour a bucket of water over the inlet manifold.
If the engine speed drops or steam comes out of
the tailpipe then you've got a leak.
More accurate pouring will locate the leak position.

(Don't throw so much water over that the exhaust cracks!).



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