Does anyone know if "Plastic Weld" can repair the hose that goes into the intercooler from the y-pipe? It shifted after some repairs and the main pully are a gash in it. Small area ( 1/8in. x 1 in.) and I'm runnig 12 lbs of boost I believe. I already have a replacement on the way, I just need it for a 3 hour drive.

 

Does the plastic weld harden? i wouldn't put anything in the intake path that could damage the motor

 

Plastic Weld is used to mend broken plastic parts, on motorcycle fenders for example. It does harden. Does anyone know what kind of rubber the pipe is made of?

 

The I/C inlet pipe cannot be repaired by plastic weld. The movement caused by the expansion and contraction of the intake pressure will cause the plastic weld to fall off. If you plan on driving without boost than it wouldn't matter. After boosting a couple of times you can roll the dice and hope for the best.

 

I used Shoe Goo to temporarily mend a small tear in the rubber hose leading from the IC to intake. It only lasted about 30 days the first time becuase I didn't get it clean enough before applying the 'Goo'.

2nd time I really cleaned the area well with lacquer thinner; down inside the tear, etc. It's held for several months, but is still just a temporary fix. Also, in my case the tear was smaller, slightly covered by the hose clamp (which is why the tear occured in the first place), and being after the IC ran cooler.

 

Shoe Goo could hold up to boost???

 

Seriously man...stock boost hoses are so common just go to the parts section and put a want ad up. I'll bet you get one for $15 or so.

The FD isn't a car the rewards cheap/rigged fixes...

 

I believe it. Dried, shoe goo is about the same flexibility as stock hose material. That's the trick, since the hoses do expand with heat, boost, and engine rocking. If they are not very similar, the softer material will rip away from the harder one.

Dave