Split sti newage intercooler - Updated.
Anyone managed to split a newage sti intercooler by running 1.5bar through it? Mine seems to be leaking between the folded joint at the top. :cry:
I thought these could handle up to 400bhp? |
My sons has split on his WR1 but being replaced by Crossroads under warranty.
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Where has it split just out of interest?
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at the front above the manifold inlet pipe. there is a black shadow where the air has been escaping
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Right, after a weekend at the santa pod i noticed performance was down. I took a good look around the engine bay as i could what i suspected to be a small boost leak whilst on full boost. I removed the top mount to have a closer look and noticed oil all over the bottom of it but could not trace it to any particular section.
So after having a little think i came up with this idea to pressure test it, all found in my garage so it cost me nothing. Materials: One empty food can 15mm speed fit pressure tester 15mm brass tank connector silicone section of copper pipe Plastic lid Bike pump Came up with this http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/c5ffd3d7.jpghttp://i559.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/3e14dd86.jpg The turbo side is blocked with a clear lid which is clamped, you just cant see it very well as it's clear. Anyway i began to pump & soon found this with the aid of some soapy water....... http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/s...s/d5145e8c.jpg New intercooler time :cry: |
Not looking good there,great testing method.
Do you thinking get again TMIC or you will go with FMIC? Jura |
Depends what comes up first i guess although only having had it re mapped for tmic set up, i dont really want to have another re map so soon if i go fmic set up.
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What pressure was it leaking at?
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Straight away, no pressure would even build up, so leaking a lot.
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That's not good. :(
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Did you get a loud hissing sound on full boost? I,ve got a simular problem with my bug. Haven,t checked tmic yet.
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Yes it was a loud hissing / squealing noise under full boost which as time went on, got worse. A bit annoying as i bought it not that long ago £100 odd down the drain lol.
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Have you thought about trying to get it repaired. Motorads in Redditch may be able to help but I don't know the cost. New STI intercooler nearly 700 quid.
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Give it to a Radiator specialist, there's one near me. They'll fix that for you ;)
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