Published: 02-Jun-2011
Engine System - General Information - Leakage Test Using Smoke Test Equipment
General Procedures
CAUTION: The compressed air line supply pressure must be between 3.5 and 12 bar (50 and 175 psi) for the smoke test
equipment to function correctly. Do not exceed this pressure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the
smoke test equipment.
NOTES:
The vehicle battery must be in good condition and fully charged before carrying out this procedure.
On vehicles with 3.0L TDV6, it will be necessary to insert smoke at both air cleaner outlet pipes independently if the right
hand turbocharger and associated hoses are to be tested.
In some cases it may be necessary to remove undertrays, trim or engine covers to obtain access to all potential leak
locations.
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
For further information regarding operation of the test equipment refer to the manufacturers operators manual supplied
with the kit.
1. WARNING: Use an additional support to prevent the hood
from falling if the smoke test equipment is secured to the
hood. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.
Install the smoke test equipment to a suitable location
under the hood.
2. Connect a suitable compressed air line to the smoke test equipment.
3. Connect the smoke test equipment positive power cable to the battery
positive terminal.
4. WARNING: Do not connect the smoke test equipment negative
cable to the battery negative terminal.
Connect the smoke test equipment negative cable to a suitable body
ground point.
