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2007 T5 AXE Turbo overboost issue - recommend a Sydney mechanic
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
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 .
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.
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