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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Dalo Harkin on 16 October 2014, 12:23

Title: Boost Pipes popping off
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 16 October 2014, 12:23

Guys need some practical advice here, might seen daft but I have a constant issue (pretty much after a garage did my cam belt) I have the S3/TT hard boost pipe across the top of the block attaching into a silicone 90 degree silicone reducer (which I cut as close to measure as possible) onto the top of the turbo outlet.
Now since the cam belt was done its blown off twice at where it meets the hard boost pipe, I always clean both faces with carb cleaner to remove oil and use JCS hi grip clips, there is a lip on the hard pipe too but after say a week or so after being fitted its blowing clean off.
Any ideas on what I can do to stop this? happened this morning on the motorway (again) and needless to say not good coasting from 70mph on a busy motorway to the hard shoulder.

Cheers Guys

Title: Re: Boost Pipes popping off
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 16 October 2014, 12:44

tighten the clip more? :D

any chance that the pipe has been streched?

when the pipe is connected is it bent, i.e. not in its original shape and trying to spring back?

Title: Re: Boost Pipes popping off
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 16 October 2014, 13:11

Quote from: mcgee9t2 on 16 October 2014, 12:44

tighten the clip more? :D - It'll snap  :sad:

any chance that the pipe has been streched? I doubt it, its 3 ply silicone hose and the turbo or hard pipe don't move  :grin:

when the pipe is connected is it bent, i.e. not in its original shape and trying to spring back? no it's not bent

Title: Re: Boost Pipes popping off
Post by: N900 MJT on 16 October 2014, 15:05

are you using just normal jubilee clips or bolt clamps?

Title: Re: Boost Pipes popping off
Post by: MoMartin on 16 October 2014, 16:51

Quote from: N900 MJT on 16 October 2014, 15:05

are you using just normal jubilee clips or bolt clamps?

i've just looked this up and they look like jubilee clips, So I would suggest trying a T clamp - if it wouldnt be too hard to install.

Title: Re: Boost Pipes popping off
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 16 October 2014, 21:18

Bolt clamps won't fit the space on the hardpipe is just a touch wider than a standard jubilee before the lip, I am using JCS hi grip jubilee clips though not had a problem until the cam belt replacement

Title: Re: Boost Pipes popping off
Post by: Scott D on 17 October 2014, 19:06

JCS are usually up to the job. Could try adding another clip if possible.

Title: Re: Boost Pipes popping off
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 20 October 2014, 08:31

Hi Scott, nah there isn't any room  :cry:
Does anyone know of anywhere that does the silicone pipes with the clips built onto/into it?

Title: Re: Boost Pipes popping off
Post by: LR5V on 20 October 2014, 22:59

Hairspray...
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