Loud Air Noise on Boost

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Loud Air Noise on Boost

Post by RS6_Drew » Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:45 pm

Hi Guys,

Wonder if anyone can point me in any sort of direction to look.

So normal driving, off boost is quiet, and wouldn't think there is an issue. On boost I can hear a loud constant release of air, so I'm thinking a hose relating to one of the turbos has split. (More power/boost, more air noise)

1. Do you think I am right in this assumption?
2. Are they any known "weak spots" with pipes that I should check first, or is it a case of checking all?

Any advise is better than I have at the moment.

RS6's are a bit of an unknown for me - owner for a year only.

Thanks All in advance.

Drew :)

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Re: Loud Air Noise on Boost

Post by Shoppinit » Fri Dec 05, 2014 9:23 pm

Probably the bottom hose has popped off. Very common. Easy fix. Needs to be fixed asafp.
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Re: Loud Air Noise on Boost

Post by RS6_Drew » Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:10 pm

When you say, bottom hose, are you referring to the bottom hose from the intercooler I assume?

Is it easy enough to get to from underneath?

Thanks

Drew

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Re: Loud Air Noise on Boost

Post by Shoppinit » Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:23 pm

Yup. Easy enough if you can get the front in the air. Just drop the sump guard.
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Re: Loud Air Noise on Boost

Post by RS6_Drew » Fri Dec 05, 2014 11:23 pm

Great - thanks - I'll have a look tomorrow.

Drew

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Re: Loud Air Noise on Boost

Post by audiacious » Thu Dec 11, 2014 3:46 pm

Shoppinit wrote:Probably the bottom hose has popped off. Very common. Easy fix. Needs to be fixed asafp.
ASAFP. I can vouch for that!

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