[jstraw]

Anyone else have any new info on this coolant return line from the turbo as there is not a whole lot info on the replacement of this part? I have noticed that mine leaks only on certain days, sometimes only a little and sometimes it drains the whole coolant reservoir tank. Makes no since on why it would only leak sporadically and would like to replace to ease my mind, but seems likes dealers are quoting very different prices to replace this part from some of the posts I have read.

 

[dustinlburney@gmail.com]

Anyone else have any new info on this coolant return line from the turbo as there is not a whole lot info on the replacement of this part? I have noticed that mine leaks only on certain days, sometimes only a little and sometimes it drains the whole coolant reservoir tank. Makes no since on why it would only leak sporadically and would like to replace to ease my mind, but seems likes dealers are quoting very different prices to replace this part from some of the posts I have read.

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[ggentle]

I believe Carver7 has a good idea. This crossed my mind as well. Cut off the end and replace the rubber piece and add a hose clamp. Will find out this weekend.

 

[Drmilr]

I pulled my turbo to reseal oil cooler and I put those lines back on after reinstalling turbo. You will be able to get to them from underneath with a wrench

 

[Thebigzeus]

I believe it is 5/16" inside diameter. Mine is leaking so I'm going to try the repair shown by Carver3 to avoid having to remove CAT to access the fittings on the turbo. Purchased some heater hose line from Napa Auto parts and will let you know if it stops my leak.

Still holding up?

 

[Thebigzeus]

I believe Carver7 has a good idea. This crossed my mind as well. Cut off the end and replace the rubber piece and add a hose clamp. Will find out this weekend.

Update?

 

[Sideshowjohn]

Update?

my old mechanic did this hack, and the hose is wrapped and i fear its gonna crack, although he did a crappy job with it and didnt put the heatsheild on the whole hose, i might try it myself, but i do have the parts for the coolant line, i just dont want to rip the turbo out

 

[Lagunero]

I cut the metal part on the hose to take out the hose
And put a new piece of hose without taking the metal tube out
Cost me $4 for a 5"hose and 2 clamps

You said the length size is 5" hose, what is the inside diameter size? Thanks for the excellent idea!

 

[Lagunero]

I believe it is 5/16" inside diameter. Mine is leaking so I'm going to try the repair shown by Carver3 to avoid having to remove CAT to access the fittings on the turbo. Purchased some heater hose line from Napa Auto parts and will let you know if it stops my leak.

Hi, I have the same problem. Did the 5/16" inside diameter heater hose worked for you? Thanks!

 

[Thebigzeus]

Hi, I have the same problem. Did the 5/16" inside diameter heater hose worked for you? Thanks!

It does.

 

[Lagunero]

It does.
Thanks, will be going to Napa Auto Parts to buy the hose.

 

[Lagunero]

I cut the metal part on the hose to take out the hose
And put a new piece of hose without taking the metal tube out
Cost me $4 for a 5"hose and 2 clamps

What tool did you used to cut the metal, pliers or a rotary tool? Thanks!

 

[Thebigzeus]

What tool did you used to cut the metal, pliers or a rotary tool? Thanks!

I swore I answered this in another thread recently, maybe it didn’t go through.

I used a Dremel with a little cutoff wheel and was careful to just score and cut a line in the metal piece, as it not go all the way through and cut into the pipe. I then broke it apart with a screwdriver at the weakened cut part. Didn’t damage the pipe at all.

 

[Lagunero]

Excellent. Thank you sir!

 

[Thebigzeus]

 

[Lagunero]

Even better. Gracias!

 

[thebac]

Have to do this repair on my daughter's 1.4. Great idea on the regular old hose. May I ask where you bought the heat shield tape?

 

[Thebigzeus]

Have to do this repair on my daughter's 1.4. Great idea on the regular old hose. May I ask where you bought the heat shield tape?

Pardon Our Interruption...

I actually have this much left over if you want a piece, I can snail mail it.

 

[Lagunero]

Flexible Dryer Vent Duct. If you happen to have an old one, cut a piece from there and wrap around the hose. In my case I used the one that my old hose had. When cutting the metal, one thing I noticed is theat once you cut the metal attached to the plastic hose you don't have to cut the metal hump that connects to the pipe. All you have to do is pull and it will slide. I went to harbor freight and purchase rotary tool kit for $6.99 it's called Drill Master 80pc. It's looks like a cheap toy but you'll be amazed. Plus it gives you more space to work on. After you fix it and if you notice that the radiator cooling fan is in beast mode you need to bleed it because most likely air went into the cooling system. Keep me updated.

 

[Blasirl]

Pardon Our Interruption...

I actually have this much left over if you want a piece, I can snail mail it.

Did you put that on after the hose was on? If not, was there enough room to bunch it up to the side? Why didn't you put just a bit more, maybe an inch or so to cover the clamps as well? How is it holding up so far?

I also think I saw your answer somewhere else too.