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08-15-2009, 10:12 AM | #1 |
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Something hit my intercooler..
I didn't even notice this until I was walking up to my car yesterday. Looks like a piece of metal just ripped thru the lower grill and almost thru the intercooler itself!
Is my car in danger anyway? Should I stay away from going long distances until I get another intercooler? How soon should I look into a new intercooler? Thanks for any feedback.
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08-15-2009, 11:32 AM | #4 |
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Tough to tell, but that might have punctured the system. You can either pull it to test it, but pull it and replace it with a better one. Option 2 sounds better to me.
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Time to replace... I think I see a hole...
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that will definately have a boost leak and throw a limp mode as soon as it goes into boost
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guys I think hed' know if he punctured the coil.
Sure its a good excuse. Claim it on your insurance and get a FMIC. But If it had punctured the core youd hear it, also, you can put a paper towel or something light over the hole - have someone actuate the throttle - if it moves, (sucked into the fmic) then youre punctured. If not youre fine. Either way id have the insurance guy look at it - girlle is a couple hundred - hard telling what the FMIC is. Have them cut you a check and put it towards a new FMIC and get the grille used. |
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08-15-2009, 12:47 PM | #11 |
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thanks for advice guys.
I have not seen any codes thrown & no difference in performance. I guess I have to get in touch with the insurance soon.
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08-15-2009, 12:58 PM | #12 |
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You likely have a deductible for the insurance, and if that is the case, it might not be worth it to submit a claim!
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Upon further review:
It really does look puctured... You need to get a look at that asap
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If its any decent sized hole at all, it will make some pretty interesting noises under boost. Should sound pretty similar to a paint spray can, but louder.
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Yea I do have a $500 deductible but still better than paying almost 2 grand for grill, intercooler, & labor..
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I also honestly did not hear anything abnormal. Is there anything else that I would notice? Any differences in temperature anywhere? I did feel like the cockpit was warmer than normal tonight..
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did you have the AC on?
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