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> So I
have sent off the turbo to be re-built, hope that fixes it.
Dave (& Steve) and other turbo
users....
Triple check you're hose connections from turbo to
intercooler.
I had another "incident" this morning. Pretty much a
non-event, but I'll report it so others can avoid
it.
Climbing out at 800 ft at 6:45. Sun just coming up. Air
nice & cool and I'm thinking - "this is what it's all about" when the
ZZZZZZ
changes to zzzzz and I'm down to 3000 rpm AGAIN. I knew
what the problem was even before I took the cowl off. There's a good indication
right there that I knew there was a problem and didn't fix it. The turbo hose
had blown off AGAIN. That's three times now. You'd think I could get it right in
two. :(
I'd had ribs made in the ends of the pipes to hold the
clamps on, but the ribs are 1/2 inch from the end. I have [had] a 2 inch
silicone connector and there wasn't enough hose left for the clamp to get a good
grip. I "thought it was ok". Should have known better. The clamp slid off then
end of the hose and pouf - not enough intake air.
So... where can I get a 3 inch silicone hose on
memorial weekend Saturday?
John Slade (collecting silicone turbo
hoses)
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