ROSSCO,STI4

HELP, i just had my v35 turbo fitted back in my impreza, now when the water temp gets up there is steam coming from the turbo area, any ideas ,thanks

Shailan

iTrader: (1)

check the hoses to the header tank. also behind the engine there is a coolant pipe, check this.

is the coolant level down?

ROSSCO,STI4

not sure if level is down due to just refilling it after refitting the turbo. Where on the back of the engine is the coolant hose, thanks

c_maguire

There is a 4" long metal water pipe coming from under the turbo in the direction of the driver's side wing. It has a bend near the end so it is angling upwards. Connected to this pipe is a rubber coolant hose that should have some 'silver foil' type sleeving around it to reflect heat from the turbo. It is held on by a spring clip and when this joint is disturbed (like when the turbo is replaced) it often won't seal properly again and leaks down the metal pipe onto the turbo mounting plate. The solution is a new rubber pipe or to clean the joint/ rubber pipe and fit a suitable jubilee clip which allows for tighter clamping at the join.
Kevin

ROSSCO,STI4

tried new jubilee clips , still doing the same, no sign of a leak have noticed the oil pressure seems to be pretty high.

mike81

have you got a wrapped up pipe? i saturated mine in coolant when i changed my turbo

ROSSCO,STI4

nothing on the up pipe, it doesnt seem to steam much when idling, it only when using the turbo, then stopping at a junction, then the steam or whatever is burning pours out.

ROSSCO,STI4

still cant find it , need professional help

Turbotits

iTrader: (2)

is the coolant level going down? and have you checked the pipes that bolt on the turbo?