intercooler ?-help

[jbryant]

I just got my car back from the body shop...I do not seem to be developing boost correctly. Could this be my problen. How do I fix? Just slide back on and tighten, or have I done something more damaging? Thanks

Jim

[beepbeep]

yes, you just pop it in and tighten...those rubber gaskets can get flat and start to leak with time. Replace if unsure...

What's the exact symptom of "not developing boost correctly"??

[jbailey930]

Hi Jim
You're probably getting .5 -.6 bar max out of that, eh? You need to swivel/adjust the pipe to perpendicular as best you can. No tools required. Make sure the bottom fits over the turbo too. That is a likely place to have a problem as well. There is a plastic fitting between the turbo and intercooler intake pipe. Make sure there are two o-rings. You may adjust the top but put the bottom out. Make sure the pipe is tight over the o-ring. A little oil on the o-ring helps. Let me know if you need help since we are almost neighbors.
Best

[jbryant]

Thanks all. I sliped it back on and tightened...works like new.