Dreaded boost leak

[Kerrse]

After many miles of happy motoring the dreaded boosteak is back ! Have checked all the pipes and replaced the top & bottom clips but still got a leak somewhere possibly the turbo to intercooler pancake pipe. May be time to do a full SFS pipe replacement adding the clamps as well.

[Steve_PD]

dont think they made the clamps in the end also alot of mixed reviews on SFS products

[asif]

Good luck with finding the leak mate, it's a proper arse of a problem on these dervs.

What symptoms are you getting mate?

[Kerrse]

Same symtoms as usual when you accelerate the Whooshing sounds like to much air escaping plus it creating a trail behind the car like an aeroplane lol I know its only a small leak as it's not lost any power. Last time it was just a split hose so will keep looking !

[Kerrse]

dont think they made the clamps in the end also alot of mixed reviews on SFS products

Oh right ..not sure whether just carry on replacing with oem parts then..

[Kerrse]

Having checked mine i have found the top pipe ( 1J0 145 838Q)) i not long ago replaced seem to be pushing in & out slightly when you put the accelerator down, i have replaced the clip but to no avail ! looks like slight lug wear so the only option i can see is to replace the pipe again?

Teach me for saying the other day i have had no problems for a long time lol

[asif]

Yeah I remember that Kerrse, you must've tempted fate mate.
Hope it gets sorted fella

[daron]

By trail do you mean.. lots of black exhaust smoke?

I also have a very noticeable whoosing noise, but I put that down to replacement air filter.

Are you getting sh!t MPG?

[Kerrse]

By trail do you mean.. lots of black exhaust smoke?

I also have a very noticeable whoosing noise, but I put that down to replacement air filter.

Are you getting sh!t MPG?

No it's only a small leak so no big black clouds just more smoke than their should be even in a diesel lol You should have a slight whoosing noise but mine sounds more like air escaping i am fairly sure i know where the leak is but my mechanic is going to give it the once over after my MOT tomorrow morning.

[Kerrse]

Looks like it's the small hose that comes off the pancake pipe, will order a new one tomorrow going to stick with oem after hearing comments about SFS.