Ok so I was trying to remove my recirc dump valve and couldn't see how to easily remove the pipes.. I took off all the clips and still no joy, so i started trying to remove the TMIC.

Undid everything and it seemed to come freebut was sticking on the turbo housing so started twisting this way then that and there was a horrible cracking noise

Anyhow what had snapped was the plastic pipe that the recirc valve connects to from the IC.

It didn't seem to be one piece but plastic welded on in some form (looked factory though). I stuck it back with apoxy resin and am leaving it overnight to go off..
How much pressure is pushed through this pipe? I Imagine a lot now that i have removed the Recirc valve..

Will it hold?

 

not sure how the setup is on the slanty type intercooler with the recirc, resin is pretty strong but can be brittle. not sure how long it will last, pressure going thru is what ever your turbo is pushing. i have a 98 intercooler if you want it, with Y pipe to fit turbo, DV connection is metal on this one. would be a tidy little upgrade from the slanty, just need a matching under tray.

Rich

 

Interesting.. so whats the difference between a 98 and slanty? Bigger surface area? Fairly straight forward swap?

Yeah im interested especially as it has a metal DV connection, How much you want for it?

Cheers,

James

 

the 98 intercooler is just as good as the sti v4 intercooler, just a different colour, what makes the difference is the y piece between the 98 standard and the sti. you can have it for free m8, should be a simple swap. i have to remove the plastic Y piece from mine yet as the sti pipe arrived this morning.

 

Can't argue at that price can I

Yeah Ill have that off you mate, let me know where and when its available and Ill pick it up.. Cheers

James

 

ill be swapping the pipe over this weekend hopefully, im up around birchgrove and skewen often so i can drop it off if you like, have a look at ur scoob tooo

Rich

 

yeah sure thing matey, ill even make ya a coffee heh.. Ill drop you my contact details on a pm. Let me know what suits..

Save trying to spot ya on the M4 anyhow

 

Well it seems to be holding up at the moment.. but im not putting to much faith in it :S

 

dug out the intercooler this arvo and is in good nick, havent had a chance to change the Y pipe yet, been pishing down all day so decorated the bathroom instead! should hopefully get a dryish 1hr tomorrow. gotta change the wiper mech too as mines all clonky.

Rich

 

Weathers been rubbish hasn't it.. I'm trying to fix up a pug 106 to sell, and just not getting anywhere with it! I really need a garage heh

Good news on the IC. Good luck wiht the weather today, I wouldn't hold my breath heh

 

For future refarence.. Epoxy resin holds for around 2 hours at 1bar boost

Time to find a new fix!

 

Some old coolant hose, lots of silicone and some cable ties

Should work for a few days anyhow.. borowing a fleet car for a few days so as long as it gets me to work and back without spewing black smoke out everywhere

 

sorry to hear to failed m8, poxy resin.. got the new pipe on today, bloody hard going, alu and samco hoses are not as flexible as plastic, finished it about 30mins ago in the dark, took it for a spin and there is a noticable difference i think. will see what is like in the morning.

ill have the y pipe and the cooler in the car 2moro so ill give you a bell when im around ur way. probs gonna be wednesday.

see you soon

 

Suppose its more free flowing than the standard setup ? Good news you got it done, always good when you complete a job like that.

Im probably out of town till wednesday evnin, but may make it back for 6ish.. but will have me phone on so let me know..

Cheers buddy, hope its still going well for you in the mornin

 

Its leaking under boost again! Any chance i can come and pick that IC up off you if its easier?

Im back home now

 

Very noble of you lightwave! Need more people like you in the world

 

i can drop it off 2moro night m8 if your about, prob be around 5ish..

 

Could not agree more

 

fellow wagonieer

 

Yeah that will be great.. I'm knocking off work about 4:30 as I been bombing about the motorways all week..

 

ok thats cool, ill give you a call when im just of the motorway, or pm me ur postcode and ill find you... you should hear me coming

Rich

 

Pm sent

 

Cheers again buddy, been playing with it today, chopped it about a bit :O

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