need help with turbo cooling lines

castle1977 · 11-15-2012, 03:53 PM

i took my wrx into the shop 2 days ago because of a coolant leak, and they first replaced a leaking reservoir, then when they went to pressure test the system, they said that it was a coolant line from the turbo. they want 650 to replace it, they said 4 hours labor and 200 in cost for the lines.

im going to try to do it myself, because there is no way i can afford to spend that right now. i searched it on here and couldn't find much, but im guessing its pretty standard, but if anyone has any experience or tips that would be great.

im also having a hard time finding the lines, if someone can point me in the right direction i would appreciate it. thanks

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quazimoto · 11-15-2012, 05:18 PM

It's pretty self explanatory. I doubt the lines are the issue. They probably just need a little tightning at the banjo bolts or new clamps. Sounds like the shop you were at were trying to take you for alittle bit of a ride. You can find new lines all over Ebay that will work just fine. Mostly the Kamak ones.

rdieder · 11-15-2012, 10:30 PM

Just get heater hose and new worm clamps for the coolant lines at any part store. Its all low pressure.

jaredperry · 11-15-2012, 10:36 PM

Are you smelling any coolant burning, seeing any steam hearing any dripping, or hissing when you stop the car after its warm?

castle1977 · 11-16-2012, 02:42 AM

when i brought it back from the shop, it was steaming from out of the hood scoop and hood, and there was a slow but steady drip from under the car when it was parked and i let it run. the car has only been up at this altitude for 2 months, and im guessing that being in somewhere this dry has caused the line to crack. im going to have a closer look tomorrow.

rocketperson7 · 11-16-2012, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdieder

Just get heater hose and new worm clamps for the coolant lines at any part store. Its all low pressure.

this

just buy a few feet of line, cut to stock length, use some good worm clamps, and enjoy a new, reliable line

it shouldn't cost you more than $20

castle1977 · 11-16-2012, 03:30 PM

i was told that it needed special sheilding being that it goes to the turbo, any comments on this? i was thinking about just wrapping in in exhaust heat wrap.

quazimoto · 11-16-2012, 04:54 PM

Thermotech and DEI both make a heat shielding product that is basically a foil tape.

11-15-2012, 03:53 PM	#1
castle1977 Scooby Newbie Member#: 332244 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: vail co Vehicle: 2003 wrx wagon black	need help with turbo cooling lines i took my wrx into the shop 2 days ago because of a coolant leak, and they first replaced a leaking reservoir, then when they went to pressure test the system, they said that it was a coolant line from the turbo. they want 650 to replace it, they said 4 hours labor and 200 in cost for the lines. im going to try to do it myself, because there is no way i can afford to spend that right now. i searched it on here and couldn't find much, but im guessing its pretty standard, but if anyone has any experience or tips that would be great. im also having a hard time finding the lines, if someone can point me in the right direction i would appreciate it. thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-15-2012, 05:18 PM	#2
quazimoto Scooby Guru Member#: 70395 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Da-boonies,Va	It's pretty self explanatory. I doubt the lines are the issue. They probably just need a little tightning at the banjo bolts or new clamps. Sounds like the shop you were at were trying to take you for alittle bit of a ride. You can find new lines all over Ebay that will work just fine. Mostly the Kamak ones.

11-15-2012, 10:30 PM	#3
rdieder Scooby Newbie Member#: 257818 Join Date: Sep 2010 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: ABQ, NM Vehicle: 2007 STi CGM	Just get heater hose and new worm clamps for the coolant lines at any part store. Its all low pressure.

11-15-2012, 10:36 PM	#4
jaredperry Scooby Specialist Member#: 170928 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Eight Oh Five Vehicle: '07 STi / '02 WRX So Cali FL4T F4 #36	Are you smelling any coolant burning, seeing any steam hearing any dripping, or hissing when you stop the car after its warm?

11-16-2012, 02:42 AM	#5
castle1977 Scooby Newbie Member#: 332244 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: vail co Vehicle: 2003 wrx wagon black	when i brought it back from the shop, it was steaming from out of the hood scoop and hood, and there was a slow but steady drip from under the car when it was parked and i let it run. the car has only been up at this altitude for 2 months, and im guessing that being in somewhere this dry has caused the line to crack. im going to have a closer look tomorrow.

11-16-2012, 03:30 PM	#7
castle1977 Scooby Newbie Member#: 332244 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: vail co Vehicle: 2003 wrx wagon black	i was told that it needed special sheilding being that it goes to the turbo, any comments on this? i was thinking about just wrapping in in exhaust heat wrap.

11-16-2012, 04:54 PM	#8
quazimoto Scooby Guru Member#: 70395 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Da-boonies,Va	Thermotech and DEI both make a heat shielding product that is basically a foil tape.