DIY Automotive Smoke Machine / Vacuum Leak Tester (Garage Project #2)
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- čas přidán 14. 05. 2023
- Hi all! In this video, I show the steps and procedures that I took to build a DIY automotive smoke machine which will be very useful in finding vacuum, exhaust, and engine leaks! This project was pretty inexpensive and fun to make. CAUTION should ALWAYS be used when using a smoke machine. Use only 1 to 2 psi when using this style smoke machine. After watching many other vacuum smoke leak detection videos I found the BREW2L my favorite, this video is based on his version of his vacuum leak detector but with my own twist.
BREW2L's video:
• THE BEST SMOKE TESTER ...
Below is a list of the parts I used, I encourage you to search for the best available prices!
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Parts I used:
ABS Cleanout with Cap 3 inch: amzn.to/4aAliMB
3 inch ABS tubing (5 inch tall): amzn.to/4b0CYRD
3 or 4 inch ABS closet flange with cap: amzn.to/3Q4riFb
ABS cement: amzn.to/3Q4pig9
2 - 1/4 inch Male NPT air compressor fittings: amzn.to/3Q6C0v4
2 - 5/32" misc bolts with washers and nuts: amzn.to/4cVLcfr
2 - 1/8" x 1/4" - 3.18 x6.35mm EWG-1 rubber grommets: amzn.to/3UhtyeW
7.5 amp battery tender cables with alligator clips: amzn.to/3UnB0W4
14 inches of 26 guage Kanthal Co round A1 resistance wire: amzn.to/443Hv3d
8 inch wick replacement for tiki torch: amzn.to/4cVY31h
Clear vinyl tubing 1/4in ID 3/8in OD: amzn.to/43ZIuSe
baby oil/mineral oil: amzn.to/3Uj6Bb7
15/32in drill bit: amzn.to/3UmAmIl
5/32in drill bit: amzn.to/3UhgWEu
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Moe, the smoke machine whisperer! Well done, sir! A great tool to find those pesky vacuum leaks on our aging trucks.
You could use an aquarium air pump as your air supply
Good to know, thanks for watching! 😁
That was actually really nifty, I’m all about home engineering/DIY especially when it’s useful for mechanical work! Thanks! Smoke machines are super useful but way expensive for their simplicity and this shows it even more! I’ll be creating my own in the near future!
Yup, same! Fyi, I bought the black abs plastic housing because it looks cooler than white PVC. I think white PVC is cheaper but I'm not sure. The store I went to only had abs at the time
@@_moes_garage_ the black is super professional looking lol, I’ll keep that in mind though when I hit the store thanks! Let’s me know I ain’t gotta be too picky an if I’m on a budget I can cut cost too, I thought it was cool you used things from various fields too, like the vape coils cause I used to vape but that kinda stuff just takes up space now days but nowwwww I can repurpose it lol it’s awesome 👏
Sweet! I love when you can repurpose stuff that's just sitting around. I made a sound system for my garage from some old speakers and misc stuff I had laying around in storage bins 😂
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Very nice! I was lazy and bought one on Ebay, LOL.
Haha that's no biggie. I had just gotten an air compressor at that point to I wanted to make something for it 🤣🤷♂️
Keep looking... They go on sale often. I got one 3 weeks ago that was normally $65 for $35. I almost made my own but my time is more valuable than the few dollars I might have saved.
BTW... It works fantastic and comes with a large variety of hose adapters etc.
Hey good to know! I spent like $100 but that's because I got extra wicks and extra baby oil.
hey man !! well done this was nice and easy and all of those parts are cheap and easy to find at most hardware stores and stores like home depot or Lowes
Yup! I'm going to make a short of this being used on the Xterra. My check engine light popped on then off for a P0420... But I have already replaced the cats so we'll see how it goes.
@@_moes_garage_ what? You’ve replaced the cats? Where’s da video? Looking forward to it, sir!
Lol not recently. I meant I had them replaced once already so I'm tryna figure this out 🤣
@@_moes_garage_ very nice ! what cats did you get ?
@@DIY_AUTO_PHOTO so I had my cats replaced 3 years ago and my po420 just popped up again. I have redone the cats. I'm hoping it's something else. So I built the smoke machine to check for air leaks before I replace the cats AGAIN 😑
Well done ,thanks for sharing Bro...i struggled with electrical(in auto school ect) in general. Any tips on electrical you seem to know
Hey thanks for watching! I don't really have any electrical tips that I can think of. Sorry