dr jim

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Guys,
Turbo intake pipe has split on my hatch sti, quick search on the net suggests the inlet manifold has to come off for a replacement to be fitted.

While I'm normally do all my own repairs not sure if this is something I should tackle on the drive...

Any ideas on how many hrs I'm looking at to get this replaced at the dealers?

Jim

Worlasshasansti

Local specialist may be cheaper?

It's not a hard job if you take your time and work methodically.

Mick

JDM_Stig

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If you replace it with something like the Samco then you can fit them with the manifold in place,
I have done this on my Sti and it took longer to get the old hard plastic one out then the new one in, a few cable ties and your away.
hth

dr jim

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Don't really have any local specialist my way, nearest dealer is 30miles as well!
Obviously don't want to drive the car and would prefer to fit OE parts.

How many hours do you recon to change?

Jim

Legacyb4-Dan

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Mine split and I replaced it with Perrin silicone one. Pain in the *** to do. Wear gloves and have some assorted jubilee clips to replace the spring clamps with as the bov return pipe is tricky to get back on and still use the factory spring clamp

dr jim

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Do you have to remap the car with a silicone intake hose, I know these hatches are fragile!