2007 T5 AXE Turbo overboost issue - recommend a Sydney mechanic

[Rebuild]

regarding the hose joints separating, the clips and pipes wear over time. Always make sure the clips are fully seated.
I think someone on here has even resorted to using selftapper screws to hold things together

[Sunny43.5]

regarding the hose joints separating, the clips and pipes wear over time. Always make sure the clips are fully seated.
I think someone on here has even resorted to using selftapper screws to hold things together

That may have been me , our intercooler hose started to come off with loss of power and lots of smoke . The circlip wears the flange as the hose pulses back and forwards until the circlip no longer holds ,being a tight arse i could not see the value in replacing the whole assembly at the time of around $700 so a couple of screws did the same job for the next ten years and a far as I know they are still holding longer than the circlip ever did with that vans new owner .

[Silver Caravelle]

I have also used the self tap screw method, but a bit of pain to drill hole and do, due to tight access. Actually the deaIer did it some years ago I recall.

I wonder if another simpler option is to thicken the circlip by wrapping some thin wire around it or sliding on a spring or something ( or a thicker clip) to regain a snug fit with the worn flange.

Cheers, Scott

[formatview321]

Thanks Sunny, thats a great tip on the circlips. I might even use pipe clamps if it comes to that.