boost tube blow off

[graystonelbz]

lastnite i had my drivers side boost tube blow off at the turbo. I recently had removed that particular tube to redo my pcv re-route last week. I have a SD manifold instead of the stock silicone coupler. I believe when i originally installed the sd manifold i was told to use hair spray or something for adhesion. Well i neglected to use anything when reassembling after the re-route. What does anyone else use to help keep these things on, or is it more of where you place the clamp? I blew it off 2 times in about 20 mins lastnite, and prior to that never. any tips greatly appreciated

 

[paint94979]

lastnite i had my drivers side boost tube blow off at the turbo. I recently had removed that particular tube to redo my pcv re-route last week. I have a SD manifold instead of the stock silicone coupler. I believe when i originally installed the sd manifold i was told to use hair spray or something for adhesion. Well i neglected to use anything when reassembling after the re-route. What does anyone else use to help keep these things on, or is it more of where you place the clamp? I blew it off 2 times in about 20 mins lastnite, and prior to that never. any tips greatly appreciated

try putting the SD Manifold on the passenger side as that is the most accurate reading (after the turbo)

 

[graystonelbz]

th manifold can oly go on the drivers side on the LBZ

 

[kenny]

What is an sd manifold? Thats for exhaust, right? Thought it was your turbo connector having issues on the boost tube? I like silicone cuz its naturally sticky on metal. Pics please.

 

[countrycorey]

It's for the intake. Here it is:

http://socaldiesel.com/S-D manifolds.htm

OP: wipe the boot and tube to make sure there's no oil on them, maybe use a little bit of hair spray on the end of the tube to help it stick after you wipe them off

 

[graystonelbz]

here

 

[countrycorey]

Could you tell if the clamp is over the lip on your boost tube?

 

[kenny]

ohhhh, thanks for the clarification, lol. I would start by making sure all clamps are catching the tubes. If its clamped at edge of the tube it will contribute to popping it off. Def clean it up really good and soapy water works awesome too, but you have to wait till the water drys out.

 

[graystonelbz]

where is the ideal spot for the clamp and how tight should it be.....usually i just bottom the spring out on the clamp

 

[GeneralTJI]

Are those regular hose clamps?? if so I would get rid of those asap and get more t-bolts. Get them nice and snug!!

 

[countrycorey]

I just cleaned the boot and the boost tube to make sure there was no oil on them and then made sure I could feel the clamp behind the lip on the tube, and tightened them up a lot.

 

[coldLBZ]

My SD manifold was super tight to slide on. I ended up using Windex to make it easier, so far it's holding. Maybe try that.

 

[05greendmax]

i heard its a pretty loud pop when a boost tube blows

 

[graystonelbz]

yea i thought i broke something serious when it blew off

 

[graystonelbz]

I just cleaned the boot and the boost tube to make sure there was no oil on them and then made sure I could feel the clamp behind the lip on the tube, and tightened them up a lot.

so the clamp should be on the tapered part of the tube more maybe?

 

[countrycorey]

Yup, the clamp should be on the intercooler side of the lip

 

[bmos37]

If it blows off again, Take a pair of pliars or whatever will work & flare out the end of the boost Tube again. Most likely somewhere along the line someone tightened the clamp close to the end & pushed it in. I had same problem for a week before i got it figured out!

 

[smoke660]

so the clamp should be on the tapered part of the tube more maybe?

I cant stop looking at your avatar long enough to concentrate on the problem your having. :drool:

 

[MadMaxx61]

Been there man.

I went with a thicker boot and better clamps and some super cheap hair spray been good ever since.

 

[graystonelbz]

I cant stop looking at your avatar long enough to concentrate on the problem your having. :drool:

I've been waiting for a comment on the avatar...:thumb:thumb: