carlson1984 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I replaced my turbo a couple of weekend ago and now each time the car is warming up, the car emits smoke out of the Intercooler and I have a pretty heavy smell of coolant in the car. I have been checking the coolant levels in the overflow tank when warm and it does not seem to be going down. Any ideas what this could be and I should check? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Check coolant hose from turbo to small coolant. Over time the hose balloon & will push coolant pas the spring clamp. I replaced the spring clamps with worm screw clamps for this reason. It a place to start. Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackPearl Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Check coolant hose from turbo to small coolant. Over time the hose balloon & will push coolant pas the spring clamp. I replaced the spring clamps with worm screw clamps for this reason. It a place to start. Mike Same here. Self proclaimed PNW Craiglist find of the day Champion, April 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon OBXT Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 New turbo should have gotten new hoses. They harden over time. Worm clamps can produce more force but they're masking a tired hose. With new hoses, constant tension clamps are preferred IMO as they compensate for hose deterioration over time without the need to retorque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumaMax Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Check coolant hose from turbo to small coolant. Over time the hose balloon & will push coolant pas the spring clamp. I replaced the spring clamps with worm screw clamps for this reason. It a place to start. Mike Yep When I replaced my Turbo I had a problem with the coolant hose on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Samurai- Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Mine just today came loose (literally sprayed everywhere when I wiggled it). So I repositioned the clamp and made sure it was snug. No steam after that. Hopefully doesn't come loose again. The hose itself seems good still. Not crispy or cracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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