[DML] Re: using starting fluid to find vacuum leaks?

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

There are dangers involved in the use of starting fluid aka ether. It
is highly flammable. Overuse can cause broken piston rings and
pistons. If inhaled it can cause unconcousnes(-). Some manuals for
other types of cars recomend the use of propane. It too is highly
flammable but not as bad as ether. My prefered way of finding vacuum
leaks is by direct visual observation. In most cases it requires
removing each hose. You can also use a hand-held vacuum tester and
check each part individualy. If you have a bad ignition wire the spark
will set the ether on fire. It will flash so fast you won't even see
the flame. It will cause little damage but you may loose all your hair
and damage your eyes. (Don't ask how I know this).  If you think a
gasket or seal is leaking take the connection apart, inspect the
surfaces and seal, and reseal with some silicone. Any bolt holes that
the thread is stripped must be repaired with a thread insert for the
correct clamping force to be applied to the joint so it won't leak.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Matt Spittle" <supermatty@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> Is this an OK idea?  I don't plan on hosing the engine down, but I 
> read elsewhere on the internet that it is one way to find vacuum 
> leaks.  I was planning on spraying near the gasketed areas and 
> listening for the engine speed to increase.  Then I read in the DML 
> archive that apparently starting fluid can destroy an engine?  
> 
> What's the deal?
> 
> thanks,
> 
> Matt
> #1604








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