Turbo Lag

[r5gtt]

From looking at the picture it's leak and doesn't look fresh but has leaked over time.

It's a very good idea to do away with these silly designed piping and go for some silicone alternatives as recommended above.

I'll certainly do the same once the Fmic of my choice is going to be fitted.

[Scottymon]

Think I'll just go OEM if the Intercooler needs to be done too.
Yeah, the Leak seems old and to be coming from underneath the metal / pipe junction of the Hose at the Turbo side, defo getting the hose too.

1K0 145 832E -£22.99 delivered Comes with the O-Rings so may as well.

[Scottymon]

So, just to confirm, that I can't just use something like this with the OEM intercooler setup?

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[r5gtt]

No the intercooler doesn't need to be replaced but I'm sure the ends of both RHS IC and joining pipe need to be hack sawed off but not a big issue there as a decent set of mikalor super clamps will certainly hold the new pipe in place.

Cheap enough part tbh so which ever route you take will be okay.

[r5gtt]

So, just to confirm, that I can't just use something like this with the OEM intercooler setup?

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If they are the correct ones for the tfsi then why not. I'm sure I've seen those for the 180 bhp tt ?

Just seen the link and they'll be fine although I'm not keen on red myself.

Still need new O rings.

[Scottymon]

Good point, think I'll just OEM this time, it is a fault finding exercise after-all, lol.

[pudding]

They are just silicon replacements for the OEM rubber hoses, which themselves are fine, it's just the stupid O-ring / clips that's the problem.   The silicon ones still have those!

If you're going OEM for an intercooler, the old aluminium S3 one or MK6 R are good upgrades and plug and play.  Neither have the O ring & clip connections!

[r5gtt]

Good point, think I'll just OEM this time, it is a fault finding exercise after-all, lol.

Maybe a good idea lol

They are just silicon replacements for the OEM rubber hoses, which themselves are fine, it's just the stupid O-ring / clips that's the problem.   The silicon ones still have those!

If you're going OEM for an intercooler, the old aluminium S3 one or MK6 R are good upgrades and plug and play.  Neither have the O ring & clip connections!

I'll definitely keep those in mind if cheaper than an after market one with piping and hose clamps which I doubt but a lot more hassle to fit on than oem.

[Scottymon]

Just for future on-lookers, the new 1K0 145 832E solved it, swapped out tonight, replaced old DV, cleared fault, took it for a long'ish spirited ride, no errors

[r5gtt]

Thanks for the update Scottymon ans glad you've sorted the issue out 

[pudding]

Nice one.  Good price for that hose.  It's getting on for 4x that from the stealer!