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Ugly leak above OS front chassis leg - intercooler hose
Any thoughts on the source of this insignificant little trickle and how best to access it?
Day 10 of ownership and lovin’ it.
Thanks
Pete
Last edited by Register on 5th Dec 2021 9:13 am. Edited 1 time in total
3rd Dec 2021 9:13 pm
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Above a plastic panel in that area (lever the centre of the plastic rivets out to remove them and the panel) is a lower intercooler hose connection, if the jubilee clip is not done up tight enough, or the hose is damaged, oil will seep out here.D3 owned from new, P017 brake recall, BAS FBHIC, new FBH, LR013487 oil pump, new water pump. RRS front lower suspension arms. New suspension compressor/ relay. New Denso alternator. CuNifer rear brake pipes. New GKN rear propshaft. New HPFP belt & tensioner. New A/C Condenser.NO WARRANTY for many many years.
3rd Dec 2021 9:24 pm
Register
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Thanks so much. A hose I can live with. Something for a chilly morning.
Pete
3rd Dec 2021 10:00 pm
DN D3 Decade
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Location: W.London.
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Yeah, shouldn’t be too taxing D3 owned from new, P017 brake recall, BAS FBHIC, new FBH, LR013487 oil pump, new water pump. RRS front lower suspension arms. New suspension compressor/ relay. New Denso alternator. CuNifer rear brake pipes. New GKN rear propshaft. New HPFP belt & tensioner. New A/C Condenser.NO WARRANTY for many many years.
3rd Dec 2021 11:21 pm
Register
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Took this photo whilst replacing the lower steering shaft.
Can’t see any splits in the hose but have ordered a replacement.
Forgot to try tightening the clamp which I’ll do tomorrow.
Fingers crossed.
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