intercooler hose split

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bfg
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Post by bfg »

Anyone one had this problem? Inter cooler hose on top of the engine split and oil showing on engine cover. Been told there is a minimum 4 week wait for parts. Mine is a two year old 1.5 diesel ntec.

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Can you confirm if this is the older shape (J10), or newer shape (J11). Given that its an ntec and the J11 ntec only came out recently, my guess is J10.

Boost pipes do split on occasions, nothing new there to be honest as the stress they are under. Its unusual that its happened on such a young car but maybe there was a manufacture fault, or carless mechanic during service has caused enough damage to create a weak point.
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Post by bfg »

Was at a dealership yetserday and he said it was the second he has seen in the last few weeks. Also back order is 4 weeks minimum, so looks like it may be a design/material fault.
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