Hello all:

I have been chasing an idle drop/stall after coming off boost and down to idle on my '92 945. This afternoon, I pulled the intake hose (AMM to turbo) and discovered that it was rotten near where the big vacuum line/sensor sits.

This hose is really expensive ($145 at FCPgroton.com), but they have an MTC hose for $75. Is anybody out there running one of these hoses? If so, what were your impressions regarding quality and fit?

I'd appreciate your input as I would like to place my order this week, since it takes time to get things here...


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Herb Goltz, Aurora, Ontario, Canada '92 245 w/124K mi, '92 945T w/200K mi

I usually keep an eye out for those at the junkyard. I'll let you know if I find one.
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forums.turbobricks.com

Hello:

I would definitely appreciate it-- I've been through the local pick-and-pull and there isn't a turbo hose to be found unless it has obvious holes in it!

Thanks!

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Herb Goltz, Aurora, Ontario, Canada '92 245 w/124K mi, '92 945T w/200K mi

Can you hang in there until I can find another. Just sent three of them to Calgary. The Mitsu hose with the electrical do-dad, is, I think, the same as the hose w/o the do-dad. I think you can fit your do-dad to the regular hose? Good grief, I see why the guy/gal bought them all at that retail price! The hoses were languishing at $20 on Ebay, as though not needed by anyone.

Hello Bob:

Yes, I think I can hang in there for a while if there's a chance you can source one! This Volvo part is 3514480, according to the FCPgroton.com page.

There is a pic on their site-- the third intake hose from the top of the section:

http://www.fcpgroton.com/volvo700900turbo.htm

This part seems to fit 92-95 for sure, although they have it listed for 90-95.

I don't know about fitting the electrical/breather fitting to a different hose-- there is a circular raised portion of the hose that holds this device. It is rotting out at the base of this circular region. If you can find a good throttle body elbow for the same car, I could use that too.

Looking at those hoses makes me realize I am in the wrong line of work-- the mark-up on the turbo hoses is astounding! The longevity of these parts is disappointing too-- the PO replaced this hose within the last 5 years, if memory serves...

Let me know what you can find-- I certainly appreciate it!

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Herb Goltz, Aurora, Ontario, Canada '92 245 w/124K mi, '92 945T w/200K mi

Herb-
I have found them in the past, though you are probably right that one can't substitute for the other. I thought that when I inspected my 780 hose (with electronic insert) that it looked suspiciously like the hose w/o. It IS harder to find the newer hose, let me see if I can get another one.

I'd duct tape and zip tie the old OEM hose before spending any $$ for a MTC one. The quality isn't that great ... I doubt it'll last as long as an OEM hose.

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While I would never deliberately mislead anyone, take into consideration that any info and advice was provided at no cost to you.

Hello, I have used them with good results, It all depends on what the market will bear. Its over 300 at dealer.

Hello Paulii:

How was the fit on those parts? Did you have to do much in the way of fitting to make them work? I can't imagine what the Canadian dealer network will want for the part, given that the dealer here gets $27 for an intake manifold gasket!

Given that the part is half what FCPgroton.com gets for their OEM hose, it might be worth a gamble. At this point I have already replaced the elbows at the intercooler and it looks like I need the throttle body as well as the intake hose.

These turbos can be expensive-- I had a conversation with my insurance agent today regarding my 945t versus my 245-- both 1992 models. I pay nearly as much for the turbo with just liability and emerg road service as I do for the 245 with liability, collision, comprehensive, glass, etc.

I will have a look through the archives for aftermarket turbo hoses... Thanks for the reply!

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Herb Goltz, Aurora, Ontario, Canada '92 245 w/124K mi, '92 945T w/200K mi

Herb, I've never bought one but the complaints I've seen are due to improper fit.
Having said that I'm sure Nick @ FCP sells a heap of these aftermarket hoses ... I'd be inclined to give him a call and ask him about quality.

Do a search here and you'll find some other opinions.
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Norm Cook; Vancouver BC; 1989 745T 210,000KM