Cheap DIY Smoke Tester
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- I've seen many people struggle to find vacuum leaks and thought I would make a quick video on how to assemble parts for a DIY automotive smoke tester. This smoke tester could not be easier! All you need is a multi-pump from Harbor Freight and a cigar which is about $9 total! I purchased some additional items to make the job even easier which brought my total to around $13.
Keywords: Smoke tester, homemade, cheap, tutorial, cigar, automotive, vacuum leak, detector, diy, how to
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In case anyone is wondering, a regular plastic tip Black & Mild cigar fits perfect in the orange hose. Cut off 2 inch section of the orange hose, stick it in the pump, then stick the cigar in the orange hose section
Damn this is by far the best version of a simple DIY one time use smoke machine
This needs to be the number one video for finding vacuum leaks. I’ve been having trouble with a rough running engine for so long and I’ve done everything from changing spark plugs and wires and taking it into a mechanic for diagnostics and it turns out with this little trick I have a huge vacuum leak out of my air intake. Thank you so much
Wow! easiest smoke tester on all youtube hands down. Thanks!
Agreed. When I saw this vid after seeing many others I'm like and here's the winner!
Facts! This might be the greatest video in RUclips history! WOW!
I consider myself a RUclips mechanic, thanks to all these guys willing to share their ideas and knowledge, i have opened my own repair shop, thank u all!
I've seen about 10 of these so far, and this is the best one! Also can get a latex glove and put that over the throttle and then cut the finger off and then put the finger over the hose and then either tape pit or zip tie.
I seen that video also. Lol
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Thanks Danny McBride.
You, Sir, hold the distinction of having invented the most illustrious vacuum leak detection device ever known to shade tree mechanics worldwide. I salute your genius!
Cheap, readily available and easy, it amazingly checks all the boxes. And as far as I can tell, cars are immune to lung cancer last time I checked. I can now convincingly tell my spouse that the Cohiba panatelas are not for me but for her car.
Thank you.
LOL love it🤣
Dude you're a freaking genius. I used this today to find not one but TWO EVAP leaks on my Jeep JKU. Only cost me 4 dollars for the cigars since I already had the pump. YOU ARE THE MAN!!!
Thank you !Thank you ! Thank You! Save a whole mess of time and not to mention the money. Everything you used I had already in my tool box and garage . Found my leak . Happy to say mission accomplished.. 🤘🏻
Holy crap I have one of those Harbor Freight pumps in the garage!!!!
Cheap cigar here I come. THANKS.
Clear and concise instructions. There's one not one extra seconds in this video that wasted anyone's time. Great job!
This is the best idea ever. I did this and found the leak in 2 mins. I connected the line into the pcv valve line on my Chrysler Sebring and found the leak on the egr line. Thanks bro.
Thank you! What a money saver. Mechanic wanted $109 to do this test.
I have not tried this yet and hope it works for my 2010 camaro v6 BUT EVEN if it doesn't...THIS is a GREAT straight to the point and SIMPLE how to video!!!! Too many people are trying to become TuneStars and waist valuable minutes of your life with EXTRA UNNEEDED info ...BUT I digress. GREAT video my friend! : )
This takes Scotty's " cigar machine " to a new level . Simple and low pressure . Good tip to open the throttle body .
I bought a pump like that years ago and only used it once. Now I can put it to use...all I need is a cigar. Thanks for the video!
Awesome, can't thank any more! Cheap, easy and effective. With this video and some helpful comments, I eventually find a vacuum leak (from egr valve) that has been frustrating me for long. My 2cents input: 1) no need to go buy cigar, can make ur own with tea. Be sure to wrap tea bag paper in the end to avoid suck into the pump. 2) it might be hard to find exactly fit pvc cap and nipple in Homedepot. Just connect to anywhere else like brake boost line, and plug the intake air hose with a clean towel.
Used this method today and found my leak. Thanks a bunch!
Bad ass video! With the cost of the pump, pcv valve elbow, and the cigar was under $11. Took me about 30 pumps to find my leak that was causing bank 1 and 2 lean codes.
I owe you a beer for sure!
Mannn I’ve got the exact same issue about to go by this setup and see what’s up, what was wrong with yours?
THANK YOU!! Finally, a video that explains how to do it from start to finish. 👍
Holy crap, I already have that Harbor Freight pump sitting in my garage. I just need a cheap cigar.
You’re a GENIUS! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
🤯🤯🤯🤯 I’m just speechless. All I need is the cap and nipple. My p0171 has been plaguing me for weeks. I hope that this helps me find a possible leak. Intake manifold gasket has been changed. So it might be a hose. Thank you !!!!
Sir - You are my new Macgyver!! Awesome video! I don't even need one but now i just want to do it for fun!!! Best $13 ever!!!
I can not pass without calling u genius. Thanks for helping me
Nice. Simple & straight to the point. I like it. I was just gonna spend $80 on a smoke machine on eBay...glad I found this vid!
Ha ha, i thought I had found the solution until I found this vid, the best n easiest vacuum test I’ve seen so far,
Good stuff guy. Simple, effective and cheap. Elegant.
I used exactly this setup after watching the video, took 2 cigars to fill the whole intake, intercooler etc on my 944 turbo but the smoke got where it was supposed to go. getting it through the turbo was no problem. 3D printed an adapter to connect pump hose to J-boot.
Trying this method this weekend, thanks! Harbor Freight has this pump on sale right now for $3.50
Awesome!
This is straight up mcguyver man. Im going to the hardware store right now!!!
Crazy thing is I have this pump and I have cigars so I literally had everything on hand, went out to try it on my jaguar xtype and found the leak within the first 2 minutes of pumping, thank you!
Awesome!
VERY COOL VACUUM LEAK DETECTOR KEEP THE GOODNESS COMING THANK YOU
Number one smoke machine on RUclips
Great idea. I don't like the taste of cigars, since I don't smoke. I found a completely hidden crack in one of my rubber hoses that I would have never found thru normal visual inspection. Now I'm going to use this technique to find why the cheap briggs and stratton plastic carburetors are sucking air, and where it's leaking in. If your carburetor sucks air, it won't keep running after the initial start from priming, so this technique is useful for more than just your car.
Awesome , I had the same idea just wasn’t sure if it was possible . Thank you I found a leak on my evap canister ! :D
Best DIY smoke test sofar. Thanks.
Very good diy!! 👍🏻👏🏻😉 VERY clear & easy to understand.
Thanks!
We are living in 2021. This guy is living in 3021. Brilliant!
Just made one, worked great. $7. for the pump, $8.50 for cheap cigars in town.
Thanks a million. I've got a leak so I'll be trying this very soon real soon. Once again Thanks. 👍😎
What’s your favorite beer? Because I owe you a case. Failed emissions 3x chasing a too lean code and found it thanks to you 💪
Thanks sir you saved me a lot of money
This is the easiest way I used that pump once I was going to throw it away I'm glad I kept it
Just built mine this morning , will try it tomorrow
You just earned yourself a new subscriber Sir! outstanding. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome! Thanks!
Great idea. Built one just like it and the smoker worked perfect . thanks for sharing .
Awesome glad it worked!
simple and effective love it .
Watched it, bought it, used it, love it
Great to hear!
This is my favorite video on RUclips. 🚬🚬
I'm over here about to show my coworker about the smoker testing and behold this guy's is from Charlotte hell yeah........
Best diy smoker yet... Good job...
been needing to use up my case of Fuente Opus X , now I have a use for them!
Awesome! Great idea, I need to do this on my Mustang, it keeps kicking out a EVAP leak code. Thanks for video!
Yes! This is great, I already have the same pump, and I already have plenty of cheap cigars, lol. Thx!
Going to try this on my C300 it has two lean codes. this cheap method will help me tack it down and see if I have any leaks and if not oh well it doesn’t hurt .. will give updates🧐👍. No leaks just had wet fuel injectors from a detail
Sweet 87 924S! My first of my many 944’s
Just another tip...I used one of those plastic pumps that come with an exercise ball. Insert a lit cigarette into the inlet port, remover the shader-valve “T” connection and place the outlet tip of the pump into the vaccum line. Gently pump whilst watching that your cigarette doesn’t burn down. I find this method works best with 2 people. One to operate the pump and one to look for leaks. 😉 Hope this helps anyone on a budget. P.S., You may have to gently crease the cigarette filter to fit it into the pumps’ intake port. (*** I am not responsible should your vehicle develop a nicotine habit! ***) 😉
Thanks for the tip! Unfortunately, I think I've already given my car a nicotine addiction... I keep seeing cigarette butts in the parking lot.
edredas LMAO! Yeah, just realized I made a typo. Meant to type Shrader-valve.. But just had to trace down a P0445 leak on an ‘04 Nissan Xterra....pain in the tailpipe! But with a little ingenuity, I came up with this tip seeing as how I had no smoke machine. Found YOUR video right after I found my leak! LOL
I wish I had seen this months ago....can’t believe I let my truck sitting for so long due to frustrations of finding this leak. And thx for your extra tidbits and rationale e.g explaining why you place the piece precisely where you did, ways to get more smoke in manifold. Also, I was going to use an inscents cone , but I was worried that it would melt the plastic. The cigar is much better idea as there will be no contact between the plastic and the burning tobacco. My only concern would be a car that is gas fumey. Someone told me that fumes are ignitable. I guess all you’d have to do is light the cigar far away from engine in that case.
Dude thanks I was hoping I didn't have to buy a super expensive smoke machine
Dude, this awesome. On my way to Harbor Freight.
That's fricken genius!
this mean is living in the future simple and great idea, hopefully I can find my leak with this.
Also the sense of smell will be a plus as well !
Thanks great idea it really works I covered the throttle body with a towel and connected the pump to my break release hose I found 2 leaks in my intake manifold
Awesome! Glad it worked!
oh nice. Better than buying those huge ass smoke machines..like thats crazy. And those pickle jar DIY just looks more complicated (to me anyway). This seems way simpler! thanks!
Awesome idea!
I love the idea!
Good video. Actually more of an excellent video. Been chasing rough idle in my 'Taco for a long time. I suspect a cracked Plenum assembly that was replaced by the dealer. We will see. Thanks!
At first I thought this video was starring Ron Jeromie. Then I realized this is the easiest DIY smoke leak tester ever. Found my vacuum leak in about 5 seconds on my son's BMW. Great job!
Clear, to the point--great video. Thank you.
Amazing. When you're done you can also the cigar for a job well done 😄. I plan on trying this as well although I'm going to use an air compressor fitting so I don't have to keep pumping up the pump.
You are great. No wasted time. Appreciated!
Man I was gonna make a different one but thank you you just save me
Damn now my car is going to develop a bad habit of smoking. Lol
Good job man!
Dude! This is next level. Thank you!
CIGAR!!!! Why didn't i think of that!!! Awesome!
Just a correction. Some leaks, particularly on booat pipes might not show without adding peessure to the system. I get many customers with tears which will be blocked until the pipe is pressurised and opens it up.
Shadyside! Hell yeah brother!
Well there you go. Excellent, and you can smoke the rest of the cigar at the end. 😂
All I have to say is WOW! and Thank you!
Wish I found this video a year ago. Been riding around with a bank one vacuum leak code since. Hopefully I can find what's needed to move this up with all your Corona vs going on.
This was VERY helpful! Thumbs up!
wow dude!!! this is were Ron Jeremy requested the late George Burns for advice.. Awesome video bro
this is so much better than smoking the cigar which i have a hard time doing (wish i could but it just dont work out for me)
lovely! i already have a pump just like that one. just gotta hunt down a cigar! who knows, maybe a modified cigarette holder will work
It should! Good luck!
Hey Brother this is number one the big one I'm 68 Oscar from California
Hi, my car has electronic throttle. How would I keep it open for the test? Thanks
You are awesome! Thank you for making this video 🙏
Another great video. Thanks man
+1
Thanks, guys!
Hilarious, AND brilliant! Great suggestion.😂
This is f-ing awesome l do not need one RN but heck gonna build me one neway! Thank u sir!
Thanks, Ron Burgundy!
you get a like for your genius and for your mullet, thank you
Awesome! Thanks for making such a helpful video!
No problem! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
This is genius!
Clean that pile of leaves from your plenum!! They clog the drain and then water will overflow into HVAC blower when it rains.
great video thanls
Great solution, thanks
Thank you!, cheap and quick!!!