For some time now there was a coolant scent immediately after I got in boost..so I looked around and saw that the outlet cooling hose was expanded and needed to be changed.


So I got both the inlet and outlet hoses to save me headache later down the line.


Link:

http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/p ... ose_Outlet


http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/p ... e_At_Turbo


I tackled the OUTLET hose first:

You need to unscrew the bolt at the back of the motor to swing the coolant line out to make space for the new hose.



You COULD get a clean bucket to catch the coolant so you can reuse, I did not, I bought a gallon from the stealer ($33) and got some distilled water to mix and refill when done.


Also get a brillo pad or wire brush to remove built-up debris on the coolant lines after the old hoses are removed.


This is the line that needs to budge in order for the new hose to get in place, if you don't unbolt the screw and spring, you'll tear the hose!



That took about 30 minutes unscrewing the old clamps/ removing the old hose and carefully putting on the new hose.


Now I tackled the INLET hose.

You need to remove the airbox/intake, the stock turbo air pipe, unhook the BCS lines (make note where the 3 lines go), undo the 2 PCV hoses..




Now for my car, all the clamps were removed with a 7mm socket, you will need a looong extension, maybe 2.5"-3"

This view is from the driver side, above the automatic transmission, I squeezed the ratchet under the ABS module for this to work.

Check out the rigged Camshaft Sensor plug...



This is the hose that is a HEADACHE to get to, it is beside another thick line that blocks access, it is also about 1/2" away from the TURBO. That nipple in the pic is on the turbocharger where the vacuum line connects from the BCS (for reference).. the other nipple is the undone end of the inlet line removed and exposed.


You'll need to remove the two clamps (7mm), get a back-brace and some patience.

The hose that's blocking access to the inlet hose has a clamp that is blocking your access to the inlet line's clamp.
What you need to do is slightly loosen the clamp, turn it away to give you access to the inlet line's clamp, re-tighten the clamp after you've swiveled it out of the way.
Now you have access to the inlet line's clamp that needs to be removed.




To get the old hose off, you'll need to undo the clamps as much as possible, then get a flathead and carefully put pressure on the corroded hose to get it off, be careful not to damage the other hose to the side, this will take some time and patience.

Look how swollen that thing is!



This is the new hose with the clamp on the end, this is how it'll go on once you're fiddling around under the turbo trying to connect the line.



Now the vacuum line needs to be reconnected to the turbo from the BCS.



Now you can put everything you removed back on and refill the coolant tank. Check for leaks, get in BOOST!

 

I linked this in the DIY thread.

 

Cool!

 

This may be improper since it has been quite a while but I am about to replace my outlet hose...how much coolant should I expect to lose when I remove it? I just want to be prepared since this is being done in my apartment parking lot.

Thanks!

 

If you drain the rad you will probably only loose about 4 to 6 ounces.