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intercooler hose

Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 5:49 pm
by rochrd
hi guys
i have a 4.2 straight gas turbo,

would anyone know why my intercooler hose blows off, only in

5th gear and under boost, pissing me off cos i have to pull over

each time and bolt hose clamp back on.

is something wrong or what can i do to overcome this problem.

any help would be greatfull.

Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 6:02 pm
by blackmav
On the metal pipe is there a ridge on the end running around, or is it straight pipe?

Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 6:05 pm
by awill4x4
Exactly where is the hose blowing off from? Does where the hose slip over have a lip on it to help the clamp keep the hose in position?
What type of clamp on the hose are you using? Is it a proper "Tee" clamp rather than the standard worm drive type?
Regards Andrew.

Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 6:08 pm
by rochrd
straight pipe, with 2 rubber hoses bout 3 or 4 inchs long, only the bottom

one comes off. got new clamps but still doin it.

Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 6:13 pm
by blackmav
Needs a lip dude :D

Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 6:28 pm
by awill4x4
rochrd wrote:straight pipe, with 2 rubber hoses bout 3 or 4 inchs long, only the bottom

one comes off. got new clamps but still doin it.

What diameter is the pipe? If it's 2.5" (64mm) diameter or larger and not too thick I've got a bead roller at work that will roll a lip in the tube.
I've rolled lips on 3" stainless steel tubing 1.6mm thick for some of the turbo guys.
Alternatively, I can Tig weld a lip around the tube if it's needed.
My work is in Carrum Downs, let me know if you need it done.
Regards Andrew.