Date:         Tue, 24 Jun 1997 11:42:14 +0100
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From:         Malcolm Bebb <bebb@embetech.demon.co.uk>
Subject:      Re: FI Vacuum leak 83 Westy?



>
>Anyway, can anyone tell me how to check for a leak at the air distributor
>where it meets the hose, and if replacing this length of hose is as simple as
>it appears or will I need to separate the manifolds from the heads?
>
>TIA
>Jeff

It's horribly crude but I sqirt a little WD40 (or similar) at suspected
inlet leaks and listen whether the engine note changes...
-- 
Malcolm           

Malcolm Bebb      bebb@embetech.demon.co.uk    Tel/Fax (44) 01202 772162
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