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F-Hose delete
Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:47 pm
by tdiquattro
Chaps,
Been thinking about this for a while, would this work?...
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Would it affect the operation of the N249?, if not isn't it a very simple solution.
The bleeder valve assembly is already there, just behind the F-hose, just needs relocating, the f-hose feed pipe just needs cutting off and replacing with a short section of pipe, and you need a t-piece in the line to the N249, easy.
I plan to get the bits and do it if no-one can see a problem, the VAG front hose to go where the f-hose is now from the later 2001.5 models is
part no. 078 133 784 BG. a suitable T-piece is 044 127 563 A .
What do you think? (would cost less than a Samco F-Hose).
RE: F-Hose delete
Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 2:39 pm
by tdiquattro
Any thoughts?
RE: F-Hose delete
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:14 am
by MCB
Nope but I am sure I have seen this discussed over on AW.
RE: F-Hose delete
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:52 am
by tdiquattro
Well no one seems interested but I have done it and all seems fine, total cost 8 euros.
RE: F-Hose delete
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:20 am
by CliveH
Yea, I'm interested actually.
Any views on this please?
I'm surprised S4TAN hasn't had a go at this yet...
RE: F-Hose delete
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 1:19 pm
by S4TAN
I'm surprised S4TAN hasn't had a go at this yet...
I'm watching with interest .... but looks like an awkward place to get to in the engine bay (and i've had no trouble with my f-hose since sticking a Samco version in)
RE: F-Hose delete
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:22 pm
by yorkie
Excuse my ignorance but what exactly does the f hose do?
It would seem the number one culprit for turbo failure, how does it cause that?
RE: F-Hose delete
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 9:45 pm
by tdiquattro
Seems fine, it isn't difficult, about a 15 minute job when I have sorted the parts and how to, just remove the y-pipe to give access, cut the hard crinkle hose that feeds to the f-hose (just after the curved bit, leaving a 20mm length of the smooth bit to push the bleed valve on to, move the bleed valve back, and fit a t-piece. The bleed valve fits perfectly over the cut crinkle hose and then you need a reducer from the 10mm end of the bleed valve to the t-piece hoses (8mm ID) I think I have the right VAG hoses sorted, once I have it tidied up I will post a how to.
I have used odd vag hoses at the mo to make the connections, but I have the correct front one on order, part number above.
I cant see why it should be a problem, I will report back after some use.
RE: F-Hose delete
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 9:45 pm
by tdiquattro
double post oops
RE: F-Hose delete
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 9:46 pm
by tdiquattro
double post again duh
RE: F-Hose delete
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:19 pm
by CliveH
Looking forward to the 'how to'...
RE: F-Hose delete
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:23 pm
by s4woody
looks really easy on the engine in the picture..considering its out the car..
what did you do with the F hose joint at the front of the manifold..
and why dont you do the N249 delete that most have done...
the crinkle type spider hose is a major cause for concern when there brittle..they can split easily and cause boost leaks..
RE: F-Hose delete
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:23 pm
by Harper--D
Not another thing on my list to do is it??? Your bills getting bigger and bigger clive!!
RE: F-Hose delete
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 11:02 pm
by shineydave
sounds like a job for next saturday, book me in about 10 then i can catch the bacon buttie service before it closes
RE: F-Hose delete
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 11:08 pm
by S4TAN
do the N249 delete that most have done...
... i have a 'custom' N249 delete ... better than the standard one. (the Earl of Wakefield can bear witness to that
)