Notices
Evo General Discuss any generalized technical Evo related topics that may not fit into the other forums. Please do not post tech and rumor threads here.
Sponsored by: RavSpec - JDM Wheels Central

turbo coolant line leak

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 11:39 AM
  #1  
BoosTyEVO's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 70
Likes: 1
From: Happy Valley Oregon
turbo coolant line leak

its a evo 8 with a fp black turbo , noticed one of my coolant lines was leaking and I'm not sure to order evo 8 coolant lines or evo 9 or if they are the same size , also could i simply just buy some standard coolant hose from like napa ? is the diameter the same I noticed the hoses seem to be molded so was curious if that would matter appreciate all the input
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 12:56 PM
  #2  
geevolution's Avatar
Evolving Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 285
Likes: 2
From: NYC
You would need the Evo 9 coolant line if I'm not mistaken. You can get it from your local dealer, from FP, or mitsubishiparts.net
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 01:02 PM
  #3  
YogSaahoth's Avatar
Evolved Member
Veteran: Army
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 780
Likes: 8
From: NY/PA
Leaking from where exactly? Coolant lines are on the front and rear of the turbo. Is the leak from where the metal line mates with the turbo center section via banjo bolt, or from the rubber lines that are clamped to engine feed and return lines? You may not need to replace the actual lines, but the hardware instead (bolts, washers). But if you do need new lines you would have to order evo 9 lines since its an evo 9 based turbo.
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 01:46 PM
  #4  
BoosTyEVO's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 70
Likes: 1
From: Happy Valley Oregon
here is a pic of the location

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3...leaky-hose.jpg

sorry i could do a close up i just happen to take this pic before i noticed the leak could take a closer up pic if needed
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 01:49 PM
  #5  
BoosTyEVO's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 70
Likes: 1
From: Happy Valley Oregon
i called the dealership and he said he wasn't sure and also there was 2 different parts i think because of the years of the evo 9 not sure wich year , to go with the car is 2003 evo 8 , but turbo is fp black
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 01:57 PM
  #6  
sho669's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (34)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 741
Likes: 1
From: Humboldt/Sac County, CA
Is it just the clamp or the hose?

Running the NAPA hose would probably save you some cash and isn't going to hurt anything as long as you route it correctly.

EVO IX was in the states for one year, so unless there was a build date split I don't see how there would be two different parts for it, unless you're talking about VIII and IX hose numbers.

Anyways as said before you need the IX hoses now since you have a IX turbo.
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 02:11 PM
  #7  
BoosTyEVO's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 70
Likes: 1
From: Happy Valley Oregon
its gotta be the hose cause it looks like its worn its like expanded looking guess i'll probly just get the 9 hoses thanks for the help appreciate it guys
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 02:15 PM
  #8  
Kracka's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (49)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 8,970
Likes: 17
From: Prosper, TX
I found a hose that fit with the molded bend and everything at my local auto parts store. It wasn't any cheaper than the dealership, but it saved me a trip at least. I just brought in the stock hose and went through their rack of hoses until I found one the same size/shape, just had to trim the legs shorter.
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 03:30 PM
  #9  
Spec-Ops1's Avatar
Account Disabled
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,229
Likes: 1
From: Fayetteville,NC
I just used some -6AN push lock line with a 3/8" inner diameter...
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 09:07 PM
  #10  
thegoodservant's Avatar
Evolving Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 450
Likes: 1
From: Oregon
I replaced that same hose a couple weeks ago with a $3 napa silicone hose works great.


Originally Posted by BoosTyEVO
its a evo 8 with a fp black turbo , noticed one of my coolant lines was leaking and I'm not sure to order evo 8 coolant lines or evo 9 or if they are the same size , also could i simply just buy some standard coolant hose from like napa ? is the diameter the same I noticed the hoses seem to be molded so was curious if that would matter appreciate all the input
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 05:45 PM
  #11  
BoosTyEVO's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 70
Likes: 1
From: Happy Valley Oregon
fixed

once again thanks for the input I decided to go with some silicone coolant hose 3/8"
worked perfectly easy fix here is a pic

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3...t/IMG_2483.jpg

Reply
Old Mar 2, 2013 | 03:17 PM
  #12  
bnr34rb26dett's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (29)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 608
Likes: 5
From: Detroit/ Philly/ Tokyo
this just happned to me now. im gonna go buy myself a 3/8 silicone hose now
thanks!
Reply
Old Apr 19, 2013 | 06:31 PM
  #13  
marcusE's Avatar
Evolving Member
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 380
Likes: 0
From: michigan
I'm getting some drips from the rubber part just after the clamp on mine too now... guess the rubber expanded or something
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
timv
Evo Engine / Turbo / Drivetrain
16
Jun 6, 2021 03:11 PM
jheff
Evo General
21
Jun 11, 2020 01:23 PM
grim~
Evo General
11
Jan 22, 2016 06:05 PM
aggieEVO
Evo Engine / Turbo / Drivetrain
7
Feb 12, 2014 01:34 PM
naudlee
Evo Engine / Turbo / Drivetrain
8
Aug 15, 2009 12:10 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:49 PM.