Tools And Materials

1. The required pressure is set on the compressed gas bottle using the commercially available pressure gauge unit (pressure reducer). The commercially available compressed gas bottle must be filled only with approved leak-locating gases.
2. Air-spring strut filling unit VAS 6231 WE 1282  with air-spring filling unit; the connection is fitted between the pressure reducer and adapter. Perform the leak test using individual bursts of pressure.
3. K-Jetronic Tester WE 1291  adapter V.A.G 1318/11  for fitting on the fuel supply line.
4. Commercially available leak-locating spray for detecting gas leaks.
Fig 1: Identifying Leak Test Tool
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Approved leak-locating gases (test media)