Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Damn... i did something correct for once

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jan 2019
    Location
    Evansville,IN
    Posts
    530
    My Cars
    87 BMW 325i Convertible

    Cool Damn... i did something correct for once

    I broke down and bought a smoke machine. No vacuum leaks anywhere! I actually put it together correctly.
    1987 BMW 325i Convertible


    “Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you.”
    Jeremy Clarkson


  2. #2
    323i E30's Avatar
    323i E30 is offline ⅂!ʈө !ƨ l!ʞө ɐ ʇөlөbµouө
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Europe
    Posts
    3,214
    My Cars
    M52 E30 touring & E91
    Nice
    ^ true story



    D̶i̶b̶s̶ ̶o̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶E̶2̶1̶

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    corpus christi, texas
    Posts
    6,738
    My Cars
    No e30s, again :(
    Cool
    No e30s again.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    CT
    Posts
    434
    My Cars
    1989 325i 4 Door 5sp
    Deets on the smoke machine?

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2019
    Location
    Evansville,IN
    Posts
    530
    My Cars
    87 BMW 325i Convertible
    saw this on an e30 vid on youtube. was acceptable price so i got it.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/EVAP-Smoke-...72.m2749.l2649

    worked great.

    Got this for the attachment, but it was a little clumsy to use.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/EVAP-Smoke-...72.m2749.l2649
    1987 BMW 325i Convertible


    “Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you.”
    Jeremy Clarkson


  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    CT
    Posts
    434
    My Cars
    1989 325i 4 Door 5sp
    Cool thx for posting - looks like a quality item, valuable diagnostic. Wish it worked for A/C.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Location
    KS
    Posts
    1,366
    My Cars
    e24e30e36e39e90
    Thanks, just ordered one. Been planning to build one of those for a few years and just hadn't gotten to it, at that price I'll save myself the hassle.

    I've read that you can use a rubber/nitrile glove for the intake system, put the glove over the intake and put the smoke hose in through a finger.
    Last edited by sienayr; 06-26-2019 at 11:57 AM.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    corpus christi, texas
    Posts
    6,738
    My Cars
    No e30s, again :(
    that sounds like it would sure work
    No e30s again.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Dec 2018
    Location
    Germany
    Posts
    338
    My Cars
    1990 E30 325i 4 Door
    Quote Originally Posted by doctorx69 View Post
    I broke down and bought a smoke machine. No vacuum leaks anywhere! I actually put it together correctly.
    I used several home made smoke machines as well as turning my VAP into a smoke machine, and i could not find any leaks.

    However, more and more threads keep indicating, how the system needs 4-5 psi and a good 15 minutes or so. So i shall be investing in an entry level smoke detector as well to make 100% sure everything truly is night and tight. But kudos to you!

Similar Threads

  1. Okay guys lets actually get something organized...for once
    By boomersooner523 in forum Tennessee
    Replies: 42
    Last Post: 01-13-2011, 11:11 AM
  2. Replies: 65
    Last Post: 12-13-2007, 01:01 PM
  3. Damn I have some bad luck! Hit something
    By phillyB///M3 in forum California sponsored by Avus Autosport
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 03-23-2005, 07:15 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •