Turbo resonator pipe

[LiamM]

It's been a struggle, but I've managed to change the seal between the turbo resonator and the plastic pipe that leads to the intercooler.

I've blown a few of these seals recently and this was the first time I noticed that the pipe leading to the intercooler - charge pipe? - has a broken mounting point. So I've ordered a new one as its pretty cheap. Next time the seal goes I intend to change the charge pipe, seals and swop the resonator out for a silicone pipe.

Two questions
1. What does the resonator do? It being made of hard plastic is a massive pain.
2. How do you get access to undo the jubilee clip at the turbo end. I couldn't see any way to get access.

Thanks in advance.

[SwissXC90]

A resonator absorbs sound waves in certain frequencies and thus makes the turbo and engine generated impulse noise quieter, as well as smoothing out the air flow.

[Spacemonkey]

I had one on my Chrysler 300c and it was a source of constant leaks and boost pressure issues, so I removed it and replaced it with a series of bent ally pipes and silicon. There was no noticable difference, except no more nasty oily leaks......

[biglox]

Silicon hose ... does away with the resonator box and the nasty seals.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254180487...wAAOSw7bZdrZbJ

As to getting at the clip on the turbo ... absolute ball ache but there's a bracket you can remove down at about exhaust level and with a series of extensions and an 8mm socket on a ratchet you can get at it.

PS : I didn't notice any difference whatsoever in engine / turbo noise.

[LiamM]

Originally Posted by biglox

Silicon hose ... does away with the resonator box and the nasty seals.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254180487...wAAOSw7bZdrZbJ

As to getting at the clip on the turbo ... absolute ball ache but there's a bracket you can remove down at about exhaust level and with a series of extensions and an 8mm socket on a ratchet you can get at it.

PS : I didn't notice any difference whatsoever in engine / turbo noise.

Thanks, once it blows the seal again I'm replacing the lot from turbo to intercooler.

[LiamM]

Originally Posted by biglox

Silicon hose ... does away with the resonator box and the nasty seals.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254180487...wAAOSw7bZdrZbJ

As to getting at the clip on the turbo ... absolute ball ache but there's a bracket you can remove down at about exhaust level and with a series of extensions and an 8mm socket on a ratchet you can get at it.

PS : I didn't notice any difference whatsoever in engine / turbo noise.

Do you need the same orange seals and jubilie clips?

[mr tickle]

Originally Posted by LiamM

Do you need the same orange seals and jubilie clips?

If you replace the Plastic resonator with a silicone pipe you do not need the orange seals. I would also recommend you don't use the standard strength of jubilee clip that sometime comes with the pipe, i bought two of the very strong jubilee pipe clamps like the mikalor style. think I paid £5 for a pair. 56mm-59mm and 60mm-63mm sizes fit perfectly on the replacement silicone hose.

Also i was able to remove and fit the top clamp using the method stated above but I didn't have to remove anything to get in there, just used a series of 10mm socket set extensions to get in. If your are a gynecologist who enjoys fishing it will be a breeze for you

[Spacemonkey]

Yes, that's a point- use T Clamps, not jubilee clamps..

[LiamM]

Originally Posted by Spacemonkey

Yes, that's a point- use T Clamps, not jubilee clamps..

Thanks, I look forward to swearing at t clamps now 🙂

[Spacemonkey]

They are multilingual if that helps...