boost leak - plastic intercooler tube split!

[Andy T 0]

Noticed a sudden drop of power from the g60 yesterday, accompanied by a 'pssssstt' type of noise on full throttle.

 

Took me ages to find it, but the plastic boost tube that runs down to the intercooler has a 1" split, just where the tube passes underneath the battery tray! very difficult to see.

 

Thought it was worth mentioning as most ppl would be looking for leaks at joints or the rubber hoses , not a plastic part!

 

Is that bit known as a weak spot? wondering if tired engine mounts have put killed it!

[Chris M 0]

same thing happened to me but my one looke like it had been eaten by battery acid and had a 5" corroded section down its length, half a roll of gafa tape later and all was fine apart from looking like crap.

[olly elworthy 0]

i have a spare set of those plastic tubes if you need some pm me and we can sort something out,,

[Andy T 0]

Cheers, luckily I already had a set of spare tubes from an intercooler i bought of ebay for £15 ages ago! money well spent I think!

 

Chris mine sounded like that, the plastic was going porous and rubbery on the other side of the split.

 

Fortunately the spare tube I had was in perfect condition, great to have some torque again!