Boost Hunting Part 2 - Intercooler remove

Big_daddy

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After checking all the pipes from the turbo to intercooler looked fine to me.

can any hgive me some advice on how to remove the intercooler for me to inspect it?

do i have take bumper off or can i work around it?
 

warren_cox

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m0rk

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just take the bumper off, it's only a few minutes work & makes it so much easier than trying to reach in behind the arch liner
 

CupraJay

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You do, lol..You cant do much on cupra's without having the bumper off lol.

Never had to take mine off yet..But need to soon. Any help on getting it off.Heard it was a pig?
 

Big_daddy

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Here is a pic of the front bumper

(took it jus now as it pitch dark, my phone dosnt doo well at nigh shots)
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Here is a test which i just performed to check for leaks. normally i could hear it when it leaking when the car hits 2500rpm (sucking sound).
I disconnect the connector on top N75 valve and took it for a spin.

Well the car feels almost the same but no sucking sound, - my boost gauge still is running when floor it!

so any suggestions what pipes could be leaking? (taking in account i disconnected the n75 valve and the noise was gone)
 
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