Air box outlet pipe

x DTR x · May 4th, 2013, 21:14

Hi all

I have noticed the outlet pipe from the air box is covered in metal patches (lead i think), i have included a pic but not a great view to be honest. Don't know what they are there for?

x DTR x · May 5th, 2013, 19:36

No one got any ideas or anything like it on their car??

Daim · May 5th, 2013, 19:40

Possibly some holes covered... So could be an airleak fixed...

x DTR x · May 5th, 2013, 20:50

Thank you Daim. If they are covering any holes, what on earth would have caused them as there is quite a lot of patch work been done, and any idea on how much a replacement would be and if anyone has a part number please?

Many thanks

Jon TDI · May 5th, 2013, 20:54

Possibly a bit of heatshielding going on there.
Is it near the exhaust manifold or anything that could generate a bit of heat?

x DTR x · May 5th, 2013, 21:10

Not really, the only thing near the patched up side is the battery box and at the back of the pipe near the bulk head. Not near anything that hot really??

Jon TDI · May 6th, 2013, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by x DTR x

Not really, the only thing near the patched up side is the battery box and at the back of the pipe near the bulk head. Not near anything that hot really??

Ah! Battery you say!

Is the battery above the outlet pipe?
Reason I ask, is that there could have been a possible leak of battery acid & corroded through the pipe.

Was a common problem on one of my previous cars.

x DTR x · May 6th, 2013, 22:10

Yes, battery is slightly above but it's in a compartment with a lid on it. Maybe it's possible the battery box has been replaced but no other damage is visible either? Gonna see about replacing it as it's obviously not how it should be!

Thanks for the replies

May 5th, 2013, 19:36	#2
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	No one got any ideas or anything like it on their car?? __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

May 5th, 2013, 19:40	#3
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Yesterday 16:31 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Possibly some holes covered... So could be an airleak fixed... __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

May 5th, 2013, 20:50	#4
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Thank you Daim. If they are covering any holes, what on earth would have caused them as there is quite a lot of patch work been done, and any idea on how much a replacement would be and if anyone has a part number please? Many thanks __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

May 5th, 2013, 20:54	#5
Jon TDI Senior Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2016 14:51 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North Yorkshire	Possibly a bit of heatshielding going on there. Is it near the exhaust manifold or anything that could generate a bit of heat? __________________ 2008 Sapphire Black Volvo V50 D5 Sport R Design - Now gone. 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo X Sport Wagon.

May 5th, 2013, 21:10	#6
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Not really, the only thing near the patched up side is the battery box and at the back of the pipe near the bulk head. Not near anything that hot really?? __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

May 6th, 2013, 22:10	#8
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Yes, battery is slightly above but it's in a compartment with a lid on it. Maybe it's possible the battery box has been replaced but no other damage is visible either? Gonna see about replacing it as it's obviously not how it should be! Thanks for the replies __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

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