quiet bang and then power loss. Td5

[Xavie]

G'day everyone,

td5 deefer with 170k.

Was driving along at around 90km/h when I hear a low bang and then lose around 50% of the normal power.

The 130 still runs but it doesn't sound as "healthy" as it was before the incident.

I searched and thought about the fuel pump but their wouldn't of been a noise if it was the fuel pump would there?

If it makes any difference- the 130 has also had a new computer from davis (DPL), intercooler, clutch, egr, AFM etc. etc. about 3 weeks ago.

Thanks in advance.

[abaddonxi]

Split turbo hose? I had one go under a clip which made it a little difficult to find.

[dswatts]

Check your turbo/intercooler hoses. Are you getting a whistling/ hissing noise?
Dylan

[Xavie]

Good thinking. Thanks guys. The turbo wasn't sounding as it should however I put it down to the loss of power.

I better go get dressed now before i go outside!.

[Xavie]

okay, looked at the turbo hose trying hard to find that to be the issue as it would of been a nice easy replacement but then on further inspection yes, it was an intercooler hose which has popped off.

Having no idea what I should be finding- what I found was heaps of oil in the vicinity and nothing else. Is this fine?

Apart from placing the hose back on do I need to do anything else and would of their been a reason the hose came off in the first place which needs addressing?

[87County]

... so,

is there oil in the intercooler ?

and is it more than just a non-runny surface layer ?

[long stroke]

They often pop off, we are alway's getting td5's into work with low power, nearly alway's turns out to be the turbo/intercooler hose, most common one is the big one on the drivers side of the engine.
Most the time they have oil in the hose, there not meant to, but i wouldn't be to worried unless it has alot.

CHEERS TIM.

[Xavie]

Let's go with "surface layer" As I'm not worrying about this today. It isn't running any where or anything like that. But, I take your point that it will be something I have to start thinking about.

[BigJon]

You will get some oil in the intercooler as the engine breather is plumbed into the intake system. Small amounts are normal, large amounts could be a concern.

[Xavie]

Thanks Bigjon, some concern eased.

Is it just a matter of putting the hose back on in its right position and driving or is their more I need to be doing?