Turbocharger coolant hose

**Trailink** · 04-25-2018 07:03 PM

Hey guys,how are you...

My driver side turbocharger coolant hose is leaking and I need to change it,question I have is how the hell do I get to the flange bolt? I've tried every angle and every tool possible! I heard someone say that the motor needs to drop but I have no clue? Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what I need to do to get this this thing off?

Thanks in advance?

**travis_w** · 04-25-2018 07:54 PM

What one? Inner or outer?

**vavJETTAw36** · 04-26-2018 05:29 AM

The supply or the return? I don’t know what you mean by flange-bolt. Sounds to me like you’re mixing up the coolant line with the oil return at the bottom of the pan. That’s the only line that utilizes a flange.

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**antzb5s4** · 04-26-2018 08:34 AM

Unless he means banjo bolt. Any line attached to the turbo other then the oil return line you pretty much have to pull the motor. If you want to get back yard mechanic you could cut a hole in the inner fender well on the driver side. You can reach the coolant return line that way, but you cutting a hole Into your car.

**Trailink** · 04-26-2018 08:37 AM

It’s the return hose and it’s definitely a coolant hose cause car was pissing coolant from that hose....one end is a rubber hose and the other end is a metal tube(line) that has a flange bolt...I followed the hose and it’s on top of I believe the driver side turbo? It’s under the heat heat shield. If I’m right?

**Daveb5s4** · 04-26-2018 12:47 PM

Sounds like a motor pull.

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**JustManson** · 04-26-2018 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Daveb5s4

Sounds like a motor pull.

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My thoughts exactly.

OP- post a pic of the hose in question if possible just to clarify to the board.

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**Trailink** · 04-26-2018 01:38 PM

Trying to figure out how to post a pic...

**slowSfaux** · 04-26-2018 01:53 PM

If the hose in question is this one :

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...ft/078121597l/

You have to remove the engine mount bracket to get to the clamp that holds it on. It doesn't require a motor pull to remove that bracket, but it's not a fun job nonetheless.

**Trailink** · 04-26-2018 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by slowSfaux

If the hose in question is this one :

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...ft/078121597l/

You have to remove the engine mount bracket to get to the clamp that holds it on. It doesn't require a motor pull to remove that bracket, but it's not a fun job nonetheless.

It's this one...

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...ft/078121491f/

**slowSfaux** · 04-26-2018 05:46 PM

A motor pull isn't "required" but getting at those banjo bolts (which is what you're calling a flange bolt) will be a nightmare. You'll need to either lower the subframe to get some room above the turbos, or unbolt the motor and trans mounts along with lots of other stuff, and pull the motor forward a few inches.

And once you have room, the real fun will begin. Getting all the lines removed off our turbos requires that you cut and grind a few wrenches, both 17mm and 19mm, open ended and box ends.

Good luck!

**Trailink** · 04-26-2018 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by slowSfaux

A motor pull isn't "required" but getting at those banjo bolts (which is what you're calling a flange bolt) will be a nightmare. You'll need to either lower the subframe to get some room above the turbos, or unbolt the motor and trans mounts along with lots of other stuff, and pull the motor forward a few inches.

And once you have room, the real fun will begin. Getting all the lines removed off our turbos requires that you cut and grind a few wrenches, both 17mm and 19mm, open ended and box ends.

Good luck!

I figured this was going to be a nightmare when I tried to get at the banjo bolt...for some reason I was calling it a flange bolt lol
They make this insanely impossible to get at,I should have just went to tech school for these cars instead of joining the union lol

Thanks for your help man,appreciate it.