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It's been a struggle, but I've managed to change the seal between the turbo resonator and the plastic pipe that leads to the intercooler.
I've blown a few of these seals recently and this was the first time I noticed that the pipe leading to the intercooler - charge pipe? - has a broken mounting point. So I've ordered a new one as its pretty cheap. Next time the seal goes I intend to change the charge pipe, seals and swop the resonator out for a silicone pipe. Two questions 1. What does the resonator do? It being made of hard plastic is a massive pain. 2. How do you get access to undo the jubilee clip at the turbo end. I couldn't see any way to get access. Thanks in advance. |
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A resonator absorbs sound waves in certain frequencies and thus makes the turbo and engine generated impulse noise quieter, as well as smoothing out the air flow.
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I had one on my Chrysler 300c and it was a source of constant leaks and boost pressure issues, so I removed it and replaced it with a series of bent ally pipes and silicon. There was no noticable difference, except no more nasty oily leaks......
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Silicon hose ... does away with the resonator box and the nasty seals.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254180487...wAAOSw7bZdrZbJ As to getting at the clip on the turbo ... absolute ball ache but there's a bracket you can remove down at about exhaust level and with a series of extensions and an 8mm socket on a ratchet you can get at it. PS : I didn't notice any difference whatsoever in engine / turbo noise.
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If you replace the Plastic resonator with a silicone pipe you do not need the orange seals. I would also recommend you don't use the standard strength of jubilee clip that sometime comes with the pipe, i bought two of the very strong jubilee pipe clamps like the mikalor style. think I paid £5 for a pair. 56mm-59mm and 60mm-63mm sizes fit perfectly on the replacement silicone hose.
Also i was able to remove and fit the top clamp using the method stated above but I didn't have to remove anything to get in there, just used a series of 10mm socket set extensions to get in. If your are a gynecologist who enjoys fishing it will be a breeze for you ![]()
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Yes, that's a point- use T Clamps, not jubilee clamps..
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They are multilingual if that helps...
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