I have an MY99 with vf35 fitted and a BRD3 map etc etc etc.

I've just discovered the intake hose is split at the entrance to the turbo.

Are these easy to replace?
and
Can you buy uprated ones that are easy to fit??

Thank you.

Mark

 

No there not easy to replace at al removing the inlet manifold is the easiest way AFAIK.

Yes you can buy uprated ones, Samco, MRT and Prodrive all make them, the Prodrive being the cheapest Samco the most expensive, steer clear of the 2 ply Samco's as thay have a habbit of collapsing if you runnig higher boost, as i found out, Samco replaced it free of charge for one of the revised 3 ply parts and i've had no problems with it.

 

AVO, 5 plies with internal wire and connects directly from MAF to turbo!
JIM

 

PITA to swap IMO

but do-able if your decent enough with the spanners

 

silicone. works for me.

 

Many thanks. Are MRT and AVO one of the same??

I'm running 1.3, do you think I should upgrade or stick with oe??

Is the prodrive one any good?

Mark

 

Forgot to ask, do you know if these will mate up to a K&N57i induction, especially the mrt one because it seems to be longer.

Mark