Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

Ancel S3000 Smoke Machine - Anyone Used one?

2003 - 2009, roadster, coupe, facelift
Post Reply
Andrew J
Member
Member
Posts: 110
Joined: Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:59 pm
Location: North East

Ancel S3000 Smoke Machine - Anyone Used one?

Post by Andrew J » Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:24 pm

As above really, has anyone bought one of the above smoke machines to check for leaks? I've been quoted £100-115 to do a smoke test by a local indy and for a few beer tokens more, I could get my own machine. Anyone used one of these in anger?

Interested to hear any thoughts on the matter.
Z4 E89 28i Sapphire Black - gone
Z4 E85 3.0i Sapphire Black

j3nks79
Member
Member
Posts: 756
Joined: Tue Feb 14, 2023 9:46 pm

Ancel S3000 Smoke Machine - Anyone Used one?

Post by j3nks79 » Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:30 pm

Fairly simple. Add oil and connect pipe to intake and make sure you get a good seal. Turn on and look for smoke
2009 09 Carbon Black Cinnamon E86

Nizzy
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 29
Joined: Fri Jan 26, 2018 11:07 pm
Location: Falkirk

Ancel S3000 Smoke Machine - Anyone Used one?

Post by Nizzy » Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:41 pm

Watched an old Wheeler Dealers episode recently and Ed China was looking for leaks in their doer upper and rented a smoke machine! May still be able to rent one without having to buy?

Any1else
Member
Member
Posts: 302
Joined: Wed Jan 27, 2016 5:20 pm

Ancel S3000 Smoke Machine - Anyone Used one?

Post by Any1else » Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:17 pm

Tried making one from a clip on youtube?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai6QkF2Ez3A

Tried it and it works a treat.
2003 Launch car : 3.0 litre E85 in Sterling grey

Andrew J
Member
Member
Posts: 110
Joined: Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:59 pm
Location: North East

Ancel S3000 Smoke Machine - Anyone Used one?

Post by Andrew J » Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:09 pm

Any1else wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:17 pm Tried making one from a clip on youtube?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai6QkF2Ez3A

Tried it and it works a treat.
Wow this looks fairly rudimentary. I'm half tempted to give that a go. £15-20 is a big saving compared to £130!
Z4 E89 28i Sapphire Black - gone
Z4 E85 3.0i Sapphire Black

User avatar
Zed Baron
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1625
Joined: Sat Apr 07, 2018 1:17 am
Location: Scotland

Ancel S3000 Smoke Machine - Anyone Used one?

Post by Zed Baron » Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:40 pm

Any1else wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:17 pm Tried making one from a clip on youtube?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai6QkF2Ez3A

Tried it and it works a treat.
its just like Apollo 13... failure is not an option! :rofl:
Image

Post Reply