part help needed - unusual pressure pipe seal

[kenikh]

It ran just like a stock car with a k27. We'll fix that.

[RarlyL8]

Here are a couple pictures of our re-designed adapter, you can see it is shorter and contours better to the ID of the turbo than cutting off the bottom of the up-pipe and adding a hose.

[sunlion]

Great. Thank you Brian for the pics. Hopefully it get here Mon or Tues and I'll report back once installed. Is there an O ring on the turbo side also?

[RarlyL8]

Yes there is an o-ring on the turbo outlet and an o-ring for the up-pipe inlet. These are a tight fit as they should be so use plenty of oil/lube and guide the o-ring while installing so it does not get pinched. That is a common cause of boost leaks.

[sunlion]

Brian, adapter received, nice piece. Test fit- is slips over the turbo outlet nicely but not the charge pipe won't fit, the intake pipe is in the way. I could take a hammer to it, but I though I'd ask for suggestions first.....

Ravi

[sunlion]

[kenikh]

You need to pull the intercooler to get it to fit.

[sunlion]

maybe I can rotate the turbo somehow, perhaps the bracket needs some work...its pouring rain in my garage right now so it'll have to wait!

[Ronnie's.930]

Ravi,

Before breaking out the hammer, cutoff wheel or trying to clock the turbo compressor and/or turbine housings, try loosening the hose clamps on the short section of silicone hose that attaches the multi-bent intake pipe to the compressor intake - might even need to remove the hose and re-install once the intercooler pipe is in place. Though it doesn't move much, doing that allows the "should I hammer it" pipe a little wiggle room (not to be confused with Kenik's definition of "to wiggle the pipe"! ).

[Ronnie's.930]

Whoops, I forgot to suggest to also loosen or remove the short piece of hose that connects the same pipe (topside) to the secondary intake manifold - then the bent pipe can move about quite a bit when both ends of it are free.

[sunlion]

Yes, I started to do just that...but the rains came, I live in rainy Seattle and don't have a garage! Some day soon....

[mark houghton]

Originally Posted by sunlion

Yes, I started to do just that...but the rains came, I live in rainy Seattle and don't have a garage! Some day soon....

You "coasties" need to stop torturing yourselves and move to the central semi-arid part of the state (but wait....on second thought....let's not get too carried away and ruin the neighborhood ). We can park outside all year long and only really have to worry about dust clogging the air filter and blowing sand pitting the windshield.

Not having a garage, in any location, must be a female dog to deal with.

[sunlion]

The sad reality in Kirkland right now......boo hooo.......LG in so many other ways, I thank my lucky stars.....

[kenikh]

Originally Posted by mark houghton

You "coasties" need to stop torturing yourselves and move to the central semi-arid part of the state (but wait....on second thought....let's not get too carried away and ruin the neighborhood ). We can park outside all year long and only really have to worry about dust clogging the air filter and blowing sand pitting the windshield.

Not having a garage, in any location, must be a female dog to deal with.

Just bought a place outside Cle Elum. Woohoo!

[RarlyL8]

It's a tight area.
No need to remove anything. Get a large flat blade screwdriver and use it as a lever to push the convoluted down pipe over while wiggling the up-pipe in place. Use lots of oil on the o-ring and the up-pipe will pop into place.

[kenikh]

I just read Brian's post as Ronnie. I almost spit out my beverage.

[Ronnie's.930]

^^^

Don't let his squeaky clean facade fool you, Kenik - based on Brian's innuendo rich post above, he is suitably pervaliciaous!

[sunlion]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll get to it when the rain stops - looks like that's not until next Thursday!

[kenikh]

Dude, just handle it:

Shelterlogic AutoShelter 1015 Instant Garage 10' x 15' x 8' - Walmart.com

[Alan L]

Once you get the pipe fitted, for your off-boost performance , check the dizzy is advancing. If the mechanical advance freezes up (common), it is hopeless pre boost performance.
Alan