Play-Doh Fun Factory Y-Pipe...

STi05' · 12-24-2009, 11:46 PM

So, This is a first for me. I have never seen this happen before.. But take a look at the pics. Looks like I will be getting some new intercooler pipes and clamps. I thought the amount of oil was a bit odd so I took a peak in the intercooler expecting to see it full of blow-by, but found very little at all.

What quantity/size T-bolt clamps will I need to replace all of the clamps on the Y-pipe including the t-body intake?

Y-Pipe.. not in the best shape..

Resulting oil film from the pipe leaking..

**E85STI** · 12-25-2009, 05:30 AM

Intercooler clamp upgrade

johnlude85 · 12-25-2009, 06:00 AM

it actually looks like your turbo inlet is leaking. mine did the same thing and soaked that red hose under the intercooler like yours. it was like that for a long time. i only noticed recently after about a year of seeing this oily film that my inlet was ripped right at the turbo. i just threw a perrin on there and all is good now. sorry to not have answered your question...just thought id provide some insight. i dont think intercooler clamps are going to fix that.

mcbst · 12-25-2009, 06:23 AM

yes sir factory elbow is junk and does not fit i bought after market silicon it was junk so now i use radiator hose

STi05' · 12-25-2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnlude85

it actually looks like your turbo inlet is leaking. mine did the same thing and soaked that red hose under the intercooler like yours. it was like that for a long time. i only noticed recently after about a year of seeing this oily film that my inlet was ripped right at the turbo. i just threw a perrin on there and all is good now. sorry to not have answered your question...just thought id provide some insight. i dont think intercooler clamps are going to fix that.

When you say inlet do you mean the black hose that runs under the intake mani? Or what did you mean?

damianblalack · 12-27-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbst

yes sir factory elbow is junk and does not fit i bought after market silicon it was junk so now i use radiator hose

How is it holding up to the heat? I've seen regular rubber hose like that blow out in a fairly short amount of time, especially right out of the turbo.

12-24-2009, 11:46 PM	#1
STi05' Silver Member Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mercer Island, Wa Posts: 1,010	Play-Doh Fun Factory Y-Pipe... So, This is a first for me. I have never seen this happen before.. But take a look at the pics. Looks like I will be getting some new intercooler pipes and clamps. I thought the amount of oil was a bit odd so I took a peak in the intercooler expecting to see it full of blow-by, but found very little at all. What quantity/size T-bolt clamps will I need to replace all of the clamps on the Y-pipe including the t-body intake? Y-Pipe.. not in the best shape.. Resulting oil film from the pipe leaking.. __________________ 2005 Crystal Grey/ Silver Wheels Prodrive - Borla - Pioneer - Recaro - Helix - Whiteline - Kartboy - M1- Defi - Sparco - COBB - Maddad - Motul - JL - JBL - Amsoil - Python - Falken - PureONE - PIAA - RAAMAudio - Samco - DBA - Hawk

12-25-2009, 05:30 AM	#2
E85STI Gold Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: midwest territory Posts: 175	Re: Play-Doh Fun Factory Y-Pipe... Intercooler clamp upgrade

12-25-2009, 06:00 AM	#3
johnlude85 Spec C Club Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Milford, NJ/Allentown, PA Posts: 1,355	Re: Play-Doh Fun Factory Y-Pipe... it actually looks like your turbo inlet is leaking. mine did the same thing and soaked that red hose under the intercooler like yours. it was like that for a long time. i only noticed recently after about a year of seeing this oily film that my inlet was ripped right at the turbo. i just threw a perrin on there and all is good now. sorry to not have answered your question...just thought id provide some insight. i dont think intercooler clamps are going to fix that. __________________ 05 subaru sti- dd and lovin every minute 93 honda prelude with jdm h22a and many more mods- for sale http://www.superhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=317981

12-25-2009, 06:23 AM	#4
mcbst STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 201	Re: Play-Doh Fun Factory Y-Pipe... yes sir factory elbow is junk and does not fit i bought after market silicon it was junk so now i use radiator hose

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