Turbo Boot Problem

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Feb 24, 2004 | 10:06 AM

j28s

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Turbo Boot Problem

I have a problem with one of the rubber hoses that exits the turbo and goes over metal hose (the rubber boot/hose clamps over the metal hose) that goes into the intercooler. Every time I pull a trailer, the rubber boot/hose blows off. The same one in the same place...blows off on the underside. Each time I put it back on, and tighten the heck out of the thing. Anyone else have this problem? Any idea why or what to do to fix it? Is there an aftermarket product on the market that's better? Thanks!!!

Feb 24, 2004 | 10:50 AM

wils

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If you put a hose clamp or some zip ties around the center of the boot, this will
help. As boost pressure builds the boot will blow up like a balloon and this is what pulls the boot off the ends of the intercooler and plumbing.

Feb 24, 2004 | 10:53 AM

Smokee

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Also, pull the boot, clean everything well with brake cleaner, spray the connection with hair spray, and boot it!

Feb 24, 2004 | 10:55 AM

MLR1

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Try cleaning the boot and pipe with alcohol then spray with hair spray and reassemble and it should hold.

Feb 24, 2004 | 11:48 AM

billg

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Take this link and go down about half way you will see a replacement set.
http://www.piersdiesel.com/DodgeProducts.htm
If it is giving you that much trouble I would replace it and be done with it.
Just my $0.02 worth.