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Charge Air System, Checking For Leaks






Charge Air System, Checking for Leaks

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Adapter (V.A.G 1687/5)

Testing Unit for Turbocharger (V.A.G 1687)

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Release the securing clip - A - and disconnect the hose - B - from the charge air pipe.





- Connect the (V.A.G 1687/5) to the charge air hose - A - and rotate it around approximately 90° - B -.





Prepare the (V.A.G 1687) as follows:

- Turn the pressure regulating valve - 2 - counterclockwise until it stops.





- Close the valves - 3 and 4 -.

In order to be able to turn the pressure regulator valve - 2 -, the knob must be pulled upward.

- Connect the (V.A.G 1687) as shown.





- Connect a pressurized air hose - 1 - (compressed air supply) to the (V.A.G 1687).





If water is located in the viewing glass, drain it via the water drain plug - 6 -.

- Open the valve - 3 -.

- Set the pressure to 0.5 bar using the pressure regulator valve - 2 -.

CAUTION!
Pressure must not exceed 0.5 bar! A pressure set too high may damage the engine.

- Open the valve - 4 - and wait until the testing circuit has filled. If necessary, continue to regulate pressure to 0.5 bar.

- Check the charge air system for leaks by listening, feeling, using commercially available leak detection spray or by using the (V.A.G 1842).

Hose connections with connection couplings. Refer to => [ Hose Connections with Connector Couplings, Connecting ] Hose Connections With Connector Couplings, Connecting.

A small quantity of air dissipates via the valves in the engine. A pressure retention test is not possible for this reason.

Handling instructions of the (V.A.G 1842). Refer to the operators instructions.

Before removing the adapter, discharge the pressure in the testing circuit by pulling off the coupling from the (V.A.G 1687/5).

Hose connections and charge air system hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.