Tools Needed:
1. Flathead screw driver (One normal length one and one short length for hard to reach areas)
2. Sockets and socket wrench (10mm I believe not sure what it was)
3. Jack stands and or Rhino Ramps (Rhino Ramps are better IMO)
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Turbo Hose Writeup / Volvo's with ETM

I will start with the rear Upper IC to turbo silicone hose. Use the short length flathead screw driver to take the two hose clamps off. It is easier to get at the bottom one with the short legnth screw driver, at least in my case. Set the Upper IC pipe to the side as much as possible. Take off the old rubber turbo hose. Put the new silicone turbo hose on the same was you took the hold rubber one off. The bigger end should be at the bottom and the smaller at facing the sky. Put your hose clamps back on, put the Upper IC pipe into the hole and tighten your clamps.


Next I will talk about the long silicone hose that goes to the lower IC area. Very simple use the short legnth or normal length flathead screw driver and remove the upper and lower hose clamps. Install new silicone hose with the small bend going out toward the passanger side of the car, with hose clamps already on the new hose. Put hose clamps into position and tighten them. You can leave the bottom one off as your going to have to remove the whole lower IC assembly (The lower black metal pipe and rubber elbow hose) later for the next silicone hose.


Place your Rhino Ramps in front of your car and put your car into "L" and slowly drive up onto the ramps. When you feel the two front tires move onto the flat platform stop and put car in PARK and put your E-brake on for extra security. Or if your using Jackstands jack the car up.

Now to get at the bottom rubber elbow hose that goes to the bottom of the intercooler. Take off the shroud that is held on by one screw on either side. To remove use the socket wrench, which I believe might have been 10mm I forget. Once these are removed there is a little tab that is still holding it in place in the middle of the shroud push it out and pull the shroud back. It should come out without any problems.

You now can see the bottom hose right in your face. Like I said before make sure that the long silicone hoses bottom hose clamp isn't on. As your going to be taking out the bottom assembly (Black metal pipe and lower elbow hose). Untighten the hose clamp that holds the lower hose to the bottom of the intercooler and pull it off and take the lower assembly out.

Now that you have it out, remove the other hose clamp and remove the rubber elbow. Now install your new silicone hose. Put the hose clamp back on and tighten it and put the other hose clamp on, that connect to the bottom of the intercooler but don't tighten it. Now put the assembly back in and put the silicone hose over the lower IC plastic or metal tube that protrudes from the intercooler tighten your hose clamp.

Don't forget to reconnect the long silicone hose to the lower assembly and tighten the bottom hose clamp.

 

What do you guys think?

 

Good write up.

 

Thanks

 

How do these compare to Samco?

Thinking of picking some up.

 

I never had SAMCO's, however I would say that they are on par with SAMCO if not better.