[Vwdiesel] Downpipe Exhaust Leak WAS: Is my turbo shot? broken? or should I look elsewhere?

[Shawn Wright]

No, I've found those spring clamp unions to be very long lasting, like 400k
kms on my old Jetta. Damn good thing, as they're a pain to deal with! I
suppose it's possible the sealing ring is not seated well, or it's cracked.

On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 10:41 AM, Will Taygan <william at taygan.com> wrote:

> Ding ding ding!  Turbo has no in and out play, just a little click up
> and down (1/8"??).  Whines when running, but seems fine.  whew!
>
> OBVIOUS leak blowing up from the downpipe/manifold/exhaust connection
> with the spring clamps.  WTF?  maybe the little sealing ring is not set
> right?
>
> Funny, since I put this back together 1150 miles ago, but this time I
> can't get the *&%$# passenger clamp off cause the heat shields and
> turbos stop all THREE clamp tools from fitting.  (1. upside down exhaust
> clamp, 2. "official" 2-pronged tool ($25 version from eBay -
> http://bit.ly/atQDSr ), 3. big screwdriver.) - I've ordered Prothe's
> knock-off version that clamps OVER the spring, will try that later in
> the week.  I've also seen some wedges that pound in the side, any luck
> with those?
>
> http://www.samstagsales.com/images/eg12423.jpg
>
>
> ANYWAY, real question is has anyone else had leaks in the spring clamp
> area?  Obvious issues?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Will in Alaska.
>
> On Fri, 2010-10-01 at 09:08 -0800, Will Taygan wrote:
> > Loren, once again you give me hope!
> >
> -snip-
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Will in Alaska.
> >
> > On Fri, 2010-10-01 at 12:22 -0400, LBaird119 at aol.com wrote:
> > > That buzzing hum/vibration sound a fan makes with leaves in it, sounds
> > > like
> > > you have an exhaust leak.  Could be pre or post turbine.  Friend got a
> good
> > >
> > > deal on a Subaru because of a similar noise.  We tightened 4 exhaust
> nuts
> > > and tada!
> > >   You can pull the intake boot off and get access to the compressor
> wheel.
> > > Grap it with a couple fingers and wiggle.  Should be no in/out movement
> > > and just a tiny bit of side to side.
> > >     Loren
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Shawn Wright