If you have a IX make sure you check your hose clamps...
Jul 19, 2006 | 03:12 PM
#16
Originally Posted by Rod Munch
My IX is almost new (3,000 miles on it, unmodified), and I'd like to give the clamps a twist just in case they've loosened. How easy is it to get at the clamps on the LICP? Can I reach under the bumper while the car is parked? Do I need to jack it up? Thanks.
Jul 19, 2006 | 07:49 PM
#20
Originally Posted by dan628
Don't use just a screwdriver!! You'll never get it tight enough. Do it the right way with a socket and crank the heck out of it.
Jul 19, 2006 | 07:55 PM
#21
had the same thing happen to me last week..
Got some T-bolt clamps and havent havent had the problem yet...
Tb is 3# and the Ic pipes are 2.5....Cajunpower(sp) posted the sizes on the how-to forum.
Got some T-bolt clamps and havent havent had the problem yet...
Tb is 3# and the Ic pipes are 2.5....Cajunpower(sp) posted the sizes on the how-to forum.
Jul 19, 2006 | 07:57 PM
#22
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Jul 19, 2006 | 09:01 PM
#25
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From: Oxnard Ca.
Especially Launching your car....Em hoses Come off like nothing!!!! seen it happen twice.. Popped right off the Throttle body. They even lost the clamp cuz it was at night. and they had too drive it back home that was 10 miles away,soo they had too goo prettty darn slow... and it stiill came off LOL. So everyone should get them T-Bolt Clamps and call it a day!! 
Jul 19, 2006 | 09:07 PM
#26
I replaced all the clamps with t-bolts per canjun powers' DIY diagram. When I went to the 
dealer recently, he said "thank God they finally replaced those crappy clamps with something decent" 
dealer recently, he said "thank God they finally replaced those crappy clamps with something decent"
Jul 19, 2006 | 09:43 PM
#27
AHHH! Do a search!
I'll break it down for all the noobs,
You will need clamps to fit the following
Size # Clamps
1.5" 3
2.0" 2
2.5" 7
3" 1
I would suggest getting Tbolts that have a RANGE, ie, don't get a clamp that fits exactly 2.0 inches, ideally it'll be from 1.75-2.25 inches.
I ordered the constant breeze clamps, though pricey, from amazon.com since I find the patented spring thermal expansion "technology" worth the extra $$$ and I won't have to retorque those clamps ever again. . .
(PS, for the noobs, please check the How-To section, Cajun has an awesome diagram of the location of all of these clamps). . .
Suneil
I'll break it down for all the noobs,
You will need clamps to fit the following
Size # Clamps
1.5" 3
2.0" 2
2.5" 7
3" 1
I would suggest getting Tbolts that have a RANGE, ie, don't get a clamp that fits exactly 2.0 inches, ideally it'll be from 1.75-2.25 inches.
I ordered the constant breeze clamps, though pricey, from amazon.com since I find the patented spring thermal expansion "technology" worth the extra $$$ and I won't have to retorque those clamps ever again. . .
(PS, for the noobs, please check the How-To section, Cajun has an awesome diagram of the location of all of these clamps). . .
Suneil
Last edited by shivaswrath; Jul 19, 2006 at 09:49 PM.
Jul 25, 2006 | 06:33 PM
#28
hey guys i had a problem with the hoses blowing off on my prelude and i use to spray hairspray on the piping. maybe you guys should try that too. i havnt had the problem with the my evo8. let me know if it works for you guys
- shane
- shane
Jul 26, 2006 | 09:15 AM
#29
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From: Germany
happened to me in my IX on the NÜRBURGRING NORDSCHLEIFE of all places!
At km 4 of 21, so you can imagine how fun it is to drive without boost the rest of the way till you reach some tools to fix it...
Must be why they call it the "Grüne Hölle" (green hell)... :P
At km 4 of 21, so you can imagine how fun it is to drive without boost the rest of the way till you reach some tools to fix it...
Must be why they call it the "Grüne Hölle" (green hell)... :P
Jul 26, 2006 | 09:18 AM
#30
Originally Posted by XK120
Well after hearing alot of stories about intercooler pipes blowing off during driving it finally happened to me last night....was going about 40 in 4th and started to lightly accelerate...then BOOM...car started shuddering and didn't wanna go anywhere. Pull off to the side of the road and sure enough the hose to my throttle body was totally off 
anyways all it took was a screwdriver and it was back on. Bad thing was I had tightened this clamp before because I had heard of the probs...so just a heads up to all you IX owners.
anyways all it took was a screwdriver and it was back on. Bad thing was I had tightened this clamp before because I had heard of the probs...so just a heads up to all you IX owners. Roadside was there in about 45 minutes and flatbedded me back to my place and I had a new clamp on a in a few minutes. 