3.3TT Intercooler Clamp Boost Leak

[ZyroXZ2]

The weirdest part about this was that you couldn't just rev the motor up to get the noise, you had to have the engine in gear and not have a high rev. Kept it in comfort mode drove until about 1k rpm then let on the throttle a bit like you are getting onto an on ramp without down shifting. Was not a constant sound. They showed me the damage and it wasn't anything broken, just the blades were bend a little bit.

Of course: you barely build boost in idle. That's on purpose, lol

 

[tarmacblack1]

How much boost or spool were you losing?

 

[tarmacblack1]

Well... Looks like the turbo had some bent fan blades. They have to replace the turbo.

How did they get bent?

 

[Firk-A-Dirk]

BTW, if anyone still has this problem with the IC hose that connects to the drivers side intercooler with the weird clamp, I found just the clamp without having to purchase the whole assembly. I got just the IC inlet hose I needed for $84.14 plus shipping and handling, for a total of $113. Still a lot for one hose but cheaper than buying the entire hot side turbo piping assembly which is closer to $450 to $500.

I found it on KiaPartsNow.com

 

[jhsandoval9]

Here is the video. When you change your intercooler its a good time to properly inspect and torque down all the IC clamps.

Here is the promised video guys hope it helps some people out, can save you a dealer visit.

Hi I am having the same issue occurred after installing CPI kit and went on some spirited drives. Clamps were a little loose. I tightened the 4 that you mentioned in the video and bottom two on each side. Tomorrow I will start the car and hopefully itll fix my issue like it did yours.

 

[Casper_gt2]

Hi I am having the same issue occurred after installing CPI kit and went on some spirited drives. Clamps were a little loose. I tightened the 4 that you mentioned in the video and bottom two on each side. Tomorrow I will start the car and hopefully itll fix my issue like it did yours.

Did it fix the problem