Member Since: 31 Aug 2020
Location: Brandon, Suffolk
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Hole in my turbo intake hose
Last week I noticed that my Disco was producing lots of black smoke under acceleration and that my fuel consumption has dropped as low as 7mpg. After a look around the engine bay I have found a substantial split in my turbo intake hose (see attached picture).
A new hose is on it's way ready for me to replace this weekend, but I'm worried that the black smoke and poor fuel consumption may not be linked to the hole. I'm hoping somebody on here has experienced the same issue and symptoms and can give me some advice and pointers.
Below is a more detailed list of symptoms;
- Lots of black smoke when accelerating but not when revving while stationary
- Average MPG has dropped as low as 7mpg
- No noticeable loss of power
- No noticeable difference to acceleration
- Some oily residue on the inside of the intake hose
Thanks in advance for your help
12 months of D3 ownership have passed and I’m still loving it!
16th Dec 2020 11:24 pm
darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
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Yep Its the cause
Common point of failure.Must stop buying shiny toys....
16th Dec 2020 11:34 pm
AdamRandall
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Location: Brandon, Suffolk
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Thank f**k for that! The hose has set me back £40 odd and I'm hoping it will be a quick job to replace it. I was worried it would turn into something bigger and more expensive.12 months of D3 ownership have passed and I’m still loving it!
16th Dec 2020 11:44 pm
darrind
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Must stop buying shiny toys....
17th Dec 2020 12:10 am
darrind
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Easy job to change it - just watch for oil coming from the bottom of the hose when you take it off as there's often a bit in there and it will go all over your driveway if you aren't expecting it!
One screw on the clip at the top, one on the bottom through the cover on the inner arch access panel that is clipped on with the 2 part bayonet style trim clips and its off.Must stop buying shiny toys....
17th Dec 2020 12:15 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
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AdamRandall wrote:
Thank f**k for that! The hose has set me back £40 odd and I'm hoping it will be a quick job to replace it. I was worried it would turn into something bigger and more expensive.
Ouch , regarding the cost of the hose , must admit think I paid around £60 for a full set of silicone hoses
enclosed some links for the T bolts and also some stainless steel jubilee clips as the bottom intercooler outlet is oval so a T bolt clamp won’t fit, is a nice easy job, also need to remember to refit the hose sleeving
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darrind wrote:
17th Dec 2020 12:30 am
gstuart
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darrind wrote:
Easy job to change it - just watch for oil coming from the bottom of the hose when you take it off as there's often a bit in there and it will go all over your driveway if you aren't expecting it!
One screw on the clip at the top, one on the bottom through the cover on the inner arch access panel that is clipped on with the 2 part bayonet style trim clips and its off.
Hiya
Indeed one of the easiest jobs , see the small turbo hose is hard to replace
But counted my blessings as it cured the P132 error code as one of the clips were broke on the hose that connected directly to the turbo
Last edited by gstuart on 3rd Jan 2022 9:59 am. Edited 1 time in total
17th Dec 2020 12:36 am
AdamRandall
Member Since: 31 Aug 2020
Location: Brandon, Suffolk
Posts: 153
darrind wrote:
Easy job to change it - just watch for oil coming from the bottom of the hose when you take it off as there's often a bit in there and it will go all over your driveway if you aren't expecting it!
One screw on the clip at the top, one on the bottom through the cover on the inner arch access panel that is clipped on with the 2 part bayonet style trim clips and its off.
I’m glad I read this before the hose arrives! I attempted to remove the damaged hose earlier this week, I nearly had the entire front end off trying to get to the bottom 12 months of D3 ownership have passed and I’m still loving it!
19th Dec 2020 3:21 am
darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
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Well it is always interesting to have a look under the plastic bits whilst you are there Must stop buying shiny toys....
20th Dec 2020 12:30 am
AdamRandall
Member Since: 31 Aug 2020
Location: Brandon, Suffolk
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The new hose is fitted and I’m now getting 32mpg. I’m wondering how long I’ve had a hole now.
Thanks everyone for your help 12 months of D3 ownership have passed and I’m still loving it!
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