Re: Turbo-leak?

[Hans-J Tannenberger <hans@sequent.com>]

> 
> I have an 89 200TQ that is generally a great car but yesterday, I developed
> a problem that I don't seem to be able to find an answer for.  The car
> started surging yesterday when trying to accelerate and I thought it might
> be because things got a little too wet due to torrential rains and pooling
> water here in the Louisville, KY area (9 inches in 24 hours).  I checked
> again today and there seems to be an air leak (hissing) that varies in
> intensity directly with engine speed when trying to accelerate.  I couldn't
> hear that yesterday due to road noise associated with wet roads, etc.  I
> visually checked all of the hoses, pipes, etc., but everthing seems to be
> in order.  I suspect that there is a problem between the turbocharger and
> the engine and I looked at all of the gaskets, joints, etc., but couldn't
> see much.  I also checked the seal on the cap on the wastgate but that
> seemed intact as well.
> 
> If anyone out there has had the same problem or has fix on what this
> problem is, I would appreciate hearing from you.  Thanks.
> 
> Mark Thomas
> MarkT@otherside.com
> 
> 


Mark,
check the hose running from the intercooler to the intake manifold.
It broke on both of my cars, and shows exactly the symptoms you described.
You have to take out the hose, since it usually rips on the underside
due to gas/oil residues left there.
- Hans


'89 200Q
'86 5KCST