Intercooler Hose - Coolant Leak
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Intercooler Hose - Coolant Leak
This may be my first post as I have been lurking for a while.
Anyone have any experience with the topic? A few days ago I started smelling coolant, but could not find any visible leaks while the car was running. The next morning there was a light pink fluid under the rear (behind the rear wheels).
Dealer confirmed it was a coolant leak, said it was only a hose - but the hose to the intake of the intercooler. I was advised that this would require a partial engine drop and lots of labor intensive work, priced at about $3,000.
Any insight would be appreciated - should I be kicking myself for buying a used, non CPO car?
Thanks
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Anyone have any experience with the topic? A few days ago I started smelling coolant, but could not find any visible leaks while the car was running. The next morning there was a light pink fluid under the rear (behind the rear wheels).
Dealer confirmed it was a coolant leak, said it was only a hose - but the hose to the intake of the intercooler. I was advised that this would require a partial engine drop and lots of labor intensive work, priced at about $3,000.
Any insight would be appreciated - should I be kicking myself for buying a used, non CPO car?
Thanks
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#5
I already authorized the dealer to fix it.
Notes:
I may look around for a qualified independent (anyone know of one in the Northern VA or So MD area?)
My main question is whether this is a common problem, and whether the price seems right (at least for a dealer).
Thanks
Notes:
I may look around for a qualified independent (anyone know of one in the Northern VA or So MD area?)
My main question is whether this is a common problem, and whether the price seems right (at least for a dealer).
Thanks
#7
I was wondering about that. I believe a more complete explanation given to me was "a hose at the intercooler intake to the turbo" - I should have talked to the tech directly but was in a hurry and not paying much attention. Are the turbos water cooled?
I do remember him saying it was a hose and that the leak was coming from the top. Aren't the intercoolers at the sides?
I will try to get a better explanation on Monday.
This is my first experience with a turbocharged car.
I do remember him saying it was a hose and that the leak was coming from the top. Aren't the intercoolers at the sides?
I will try to get a better explanation on Monday.
This is my first experience with a turbocharged car.
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I was wondering about that. I believe a more complete explanation given to me was "a hose at the intercooler intake to the turbo" - I should have talked to the tech directly but was in a hurry and not paying much attention. Are the turbos water cooled?
I do remember him saying it was a hose and that the leak was coming from the top. Aren't the intercoolers at the sides?
I will try to get a better explanation on Monday.
This is my first experience with a turbocharged car.
I do remember him saying it was a hose and that the leak was coming from the top. Aren't the intercoolers at the sides?
I will try to get a better explanation on Monday.
This is my first experience with a turbocharged car.
#9
Possible...but that shouldn't require an engine drop. $3000 for replacing or tightening intercooler hoses doesn't make sense. Intercoolers can be completely removed with their hoses by pulling the rear bumper. They must have done something else. Either that, or they are selling some magic beans.
Last edited by bbywu; 01-14-2012 at 12:59 PM.
#14
Yipe-Skip....23% on the parts totaling $831.17+ $191.16T...I think we could all manage that (actually, ouch! 23% does sting !!!!). No sales tax on labor here...$2600 bucks to drop the engine 60mm to change a few gaskets and seals...come on...get real.
Although if he paid 23% on labor as well...then yes, that would be the equivalent to bending over w/o any pre-lube....
Although if he paid 23% on labor as well...then yes, that would be the equivalent to bending over w/o any pre-lube....