Can I do a Boost leak test like this?

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Jun 4, 2011 | 07:23 AM

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eron28

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it should work...

Jun 4, 2011 | 08:03 AM

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That's what I did before, until I was told that going over 10psi can blow the seals on the turbo since there's no oil circulation.

Is this true? It makes sense that the oil would expand the seal, but I'm no expert. I went to 25psi when I did mine and I needed throttle body shaft seals. I've read plenty of threads with people testing from 20-30psi so confused now.

Jun 4, 2011 | 08:14 AM

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I've always boost leak tested to desired boost level. Never blew any turbo seals.

I get the oil circulation thought but there is no heat also so...

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