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Old 01-13-2009, 10:45 AM
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oem boost tube slipping off the turbo

the tube i am referring to are the tubes from the air filter/air intake to the turbo. the air tube that attaches to the turbo is showing signs of slipping off the turbo inlet to the point where every 200ish miles, i have to reposition the tube and retighten the clamp...

any suggestions? will a tbolt clamp work and if so, what size will i be needing? is there any way i can use loctite?
 
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Old 01-13-2009, 10:53 AM
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no other clamp is needed.... Just remove the hose and wipe it off. It probably has oil on it and is causing it to slip off.
 
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Old 01-13-2009, 01:41 PM
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I experienced the same issue after installing the M7 Super AGS.
Have you changed the intake to an aftermarket CAI?
 
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Old 01-13-2009, 01:50 PM
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You sould not have this problem if the hose is on right...is there a raised part where the hose clamps?
 
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I had the same problem awhile back. It had some oil on it. I cleaned the tube and turbo (a cold turbo) with rubbing alcohol. no problems since.
 
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i went back to my custom air intake for now (the tab for the super ags snapped and need to be re-welded... another story)

i think the biggest problem is that most of these custom intake setups rattle as you drive. I know for sure it does because my maf still continues to to hit my strut bar. oh well... nothing like more zipties to solve the problem...
 
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