Re: <KaPOw> I think I hurt it

[Brooks Ellis <brooks@frii.com>]

>Check your induction system hoses, particularly the Michelin man hose after
>the intercooler and the turbo --> IC hose below the IC.  Oil in the system
>(normal) tends to weaken these hoses after time.  Remove the michelin hose
>and examine the bottom side where you can't see it from above.  Betcha
>you'll find a BFS (Big Split).  If this is your problem, a heavy

Well, I went out there today, and checked it out. First thing I did was
look at the accordian hose, it LOOKED ok, but I duct taped it &
re-installed anyhow.. Didn't help. So I ripped the duct tape off,
reinstalled the michelin man, and DUHHHH.. there was an obvious
non-connection between the hose from the turbo and the hose into the
intercooler. Some upside down oily time, I undid the hose clamp that
apparently just wasn't tight enough, and slipped the hoses back together &
re-hose-clamped it. 

Now it's all Keeler! Now I've just got to get rid of that awful fool cut
out, that HURTS. It's like being hit with a VW bug or something, a
sickening <ooof> at top boost. I think I'll fool with the wastegate
spring... ( No, I never stop looking for ways to make my life more
inconvenient :)