DIY smoker for boost/vacuum leaks?

ChaseZ · 03-16-2017, 10:13 PM

I've seen DIY for them and all used a metal pail (5gal) with compressor hose going in and a line out to the piping. Easy enough. Problem is I haven't seen a metal bucket like that in years now. Been plastic as long as I can remember. Not sure what else around that size I could get in metal cheap enough to be disposable afterwards.

Any thoughts?

Or a different way of making one?

cooltoy · 03-16-2017, 10:19 PM

Paint can. You can probably pick one up at Sherwin-Williams on Macleod.

gomer_110 · 03-16-2017, 10:22 PM

Behrens makes metal pails with lids. Can be found at a Lowes.

cooltoy · 03-16-2017, 10:33 PM

https://www.lowes.ca/buckets/para-1-...erm=metal-pail

cooltoy · 03-16-2017, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

Behrens makes metal pails with lids. Can be found at a Lowes.

Lowes in US, probably not in Canada.

ChaseZ · 03-16-2017, 10:37 PM

Needs to be 5 gallon pail not 1. Apologies if I didn't make that clear. Otherwise it'd be piece of cake.

cooltoy · 03-16-2017, 10:38 PM

Mastercraft Galvanized Pail, 15-L | Canadian Tire

https://www.rona.ca/en/pail---galvan...ail-1750007--1

ChaseZ · 03-16-2017, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Mastercraft Galvanized Pail, 15-L | Canadian Tire

https://www.rona.ca/en/pail---galvan...ail-1750007--1

Thanks no lid though. I need to make a fire in it then seal and pressurized with my air compressor.

cooltoy · 03-16-2017, 10:51 PM

Don't mean to question you, I am sure you know that you need 5 gallons, but the only reason I suggested a paint can is because I saw this. I don't know anything about this subject (no sarcasm).

Cheap DIY smoke test for vacuum leaks - R3VLimited Forums

cooltoy · 03-16-2017, 11:01 PM

Not sure what size this is.

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/mainsta.../6000196023992

or a garbage can maybe?

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/mainsta.../6000187969133

not sure on the volume, I don't think their measurements are correct.

https://www.princessauto.com/en/deta...il/A-p8560013e

SouthArk370Z · 03-16-2017, 11:04 PM

You should be able to find something suitable at most farm supply stores. Call some of the painters/contractors/suppliers/etc in your area and see if they have any old, empty containers you can have.

I don't see where the size of the container is particularly important. Anything from a quart can to a 55-gallon drum ought to work.

Edit: A pressurized paint pot would be ideal - it will already have holes drilled and possibly fittings.

ChaseZ · 03-16-2017, 11:08 PM

I just can't imagine how that would be big enough.

He is also using just the little 3/8" vacuum hose. I'll be using 1" ID heater hose to connected to my BOV so I can check the charge pipe and everything. Plus I'll be at about 155psi when I pressurize the whole system.

I have some old 1gal paint cans in the basement I could clean one out and try but I just can't bend my head around it being enough. Been wrong once before though so it could happen.

cooltoy · 03-16-2017, 11:12 PM

Worth a shot.

ChaseZ · 03-16-2017, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I don't see where the size of the container is particularly important. Anything from a quart can to a 55-gallon drum ought to work.

Just needs to be big enough I can make a fire in it then let it s older and close the lid. I didn't think I'd get enough smoke from a 2gallon pail for the whole system under pressure, and for long enough to see where it comes out.

gomer_110 · 03-17-2017, 07:00 AM

Don't bother making a fire. Just get a couple of these (only use one at a time):

Smoke Emitters

They'll make plenty of smoke for what you need.

03-16-2017, 10:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94682	DIY smoker for boost/vacuum leaks? I've seen DIY for them and all used a metal pail (5gal) with compressor hose going in and a line out to the piping. Easy enough. Problem is I haven't seen a metal bucket like that in years now. Been plastic as long as I can remember. Not sure what else around that size I could get in metal cheap enough to be disposable afterwards. Any thoughts? Or a different way of making one?

03-16-2017, 10:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Paint can. You can probably pick one up at Sherwin-Williams on Macleod. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	Behrens makes metal pails with lids. Can be found at a Lowes. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Mastercraft Galvanized Pail, 15-L \| Canadian Tire https://www.rona.ca/en/pail---galvan...ail-1750007--1 __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang. Last edited by cooltoy; 03-16-2017 at 10:41 PM.

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ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94682	Needs to be 5 gallon pail not 1. Apologies if I didn't make that clear. Otherwise it'd be piece of cake.

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Don't mean to question you, I am sure you know that you need 5 gallons, but the only reason I suggested a paint can is because I saw this. I don't know anything about this subject (no sarcasm). Cheap DIY smoke test for vacuum leaks - R3VLimited Forums __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang. Last edited by cooltoy; 03-16-2017 at 11:01 PM.

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Not sure what size this is. https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/mainsta.../6000196023992 or a garbage can maybe? https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/mainsta.../6000187969133 not sure on the volume, I don't think their measurements are correct. https://www.princessauto.com/en/deta...il/A-p8560013e __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang. Last edited by cooltoy; 03-16-2017 at 11:09 PM.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	You should be able to find something suitable at most farm supply stores. Call some of the painters/contractors/suppliers/etc in your area and see if they have any old, empty containers you can have. I don't see where the size of the container is particularly important. Anything from a quart can to a 55-gallon drum ought to work. Edit: A pressurized paint pot would be ideal - it will already have holes drilled and possibly fittings. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

03-16-2017, 11:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94682	I just can't imagine how that would be big enough. He is also using just the little 3/8" vacuum hose. I'll be using 1" ID heater hose to connected to my BOV so I can check the charge pipe and everything. Plus I'll be at about 155psi when I pressurize the whole system. I have some old 1gal paint cans in the basement I could clean one out and try but I just can't bend my head around it being enough. Been wrong once before though so it could happen.

03-16-2017, 11:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Worth a shot. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

03-17-2017, 07:00 AM	#15 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	Don't bother making a fire. Just get a couple of these (only use one at a time): Smoke Emitters They'll make plenty of smoke for what you need. JARblue and ChaseZ like this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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