Samco Hose, What Should I Check When Fitting Them

[ian_jemo]

I'm happy today just put my order in to get some Samco Hoses, I can't wait to fit them as my car has got major boost problems.

While I'm doing the job of installing the hoses is there anything I should be checking/upgrading on the way, obviously cheap components not some super turbo or intercooler.

Has any got any recommendations? And if there is anything I should replace while I have got the car stripped can you tell me where to get the parts from.

Thanks All

[s2_bo]

Good call Ian,
Im receiving my boost hoses soon to and woudl love to know if there are any little things that may as well be changed at the same time..

[S2central.net]

Definitely worth while checking / renewing all the control hosing on the 3B. There is an especially hilarious control hose on the 3B which runs from the rear of the inlet manifold... all the way along the pressure pipe (in a couple of little hooped channels with protective sheath around it) into the control port of the throttle bypass valve (TBV).

That hose is susceptible to damage with heat over time.

Consider renewing the TBV and WGFV at this time unless you know they are new/healthy.

Also goes without saying the dopey intercooler o-ring can be upgraded with a cutdown section of 70-60mm reducer hose (preferably in flourosilicone). Remember that hose isn't part of the Samco turbo hose kits. You can get it from any Samco or SFS dealer - its a standard part that just needs trimmed to fit.

Also worth cleaning out any oil residues in the intercooler - you might be amazed how much goo is in there !

Finally ... check/renew the PCV valve and any associated hoses that look a bit perished. Only by disconnecting these hoses can you see how much other goo has collected in this part of the plumbing - sometimes the checkvalves and flametraps get gunjed up. Especially true of 3B as they are older...


Paul

[s2_bo]

Cheers Paul!

[ian_jemo]

Thanks Paul for the advice.

Sorry not the most technically person with cars.

Where are the control hoses?
Where is the TBV and WGFV?
How can I clean out the goo from the intercooler?
Where is the PCV Value + Hoses?
Where are the checkvalues & Flametraps?

Where can I get the parts above from?

I think I need to do the lot, my car has got goo everywhere.

If anyone has got any pictures of the parts this would be a great help.

Thanks Ian

[4WheelDrifter]

Where are the control hoses?
Where is the TBV and WGFV?
How can I clean out the goo from the intercooler?
Where is the PCV Value + Hoses?
Where are the checkvalues & Flametraps?

Where can I get the parts above from?

You should find all the answers to those questions here.

[ian_jemo]

Gonna put an order in to Vagparts for a TBV and WGFV.

Is there any other components that are worth replacing, thought I might as well order the whole lot at once.

I still can't find the info for the parts above.

Where are the TBV + WGFV. Pics would help or a brief description.

Thanks all

[ericd]

Gonna put an order in to Vagparts for a TBV and WGFV.

Is there any other components that are worth replacing, thought I might as well order the whole lot at once.

I still can't find the info for the parts above.

Where are the TBV + WGFV. Pics would help or a brief description.

Thanks all

As suggested use the search function on the main page look for wgfv and/or dumpvalve briefly, both live (assumming std spec) in the offside of the engine bay ,look behind the headlight and down, there's plenty of pics on the forum honest...