I haven't found pics or much useful info on many searches....

What I'm looking for is more info on the '05 "recall" on the coolant line for the turbo... Did anyone do the fix themselves? Is it just the conncection between rubber and metal that leaks? Mine is starting to make a mess with coolant around these hoses.

If the whole line has to be replaced, what all has to come out to do that and how much coolant will I lose in the process?

I work too much to take the car in during the week and don't have much to do on the weekends except wrench.

 

You can do it yourself if you want. Btw, that line doesn't just leak it explodes!

 

Its a recall, let the dealer do it. Why waste your time, its a free fix...

 

what exactly happens to this coolant line? does it just explode and you have coolant spilled everywhere?

 

This is only for the 05s, I have bad luck with turbo lines, mainly Oil Lines. Did you check the DIY section, if you can't find it there just ask, someone will take pics. I take pics of everything i do on my car, I changed the oil, took pics.

 

It splits right at the elbow and coolant and smoke shoots everywhere. Then you will need a tow.

 

Does anyone have details of this recall?

 

Answering my own question....

this is from http://www.automallusa.net/2005/mits...n/recalls.html


Auto Recall Date: 20050727
Vehicle Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1179
2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TURBO CHARGER COOLANT HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, AND MAY ALLOW COOLANT LEAKAGE.
Defect Consequence:
IF A LEAK OCCURS, DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHEN THE MANIFOLD IS HOT, COOLANT MAY IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURBO CHARGER COOLANT HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 888-648-7820.
Notes: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC., SR-05-004

 

this is interesting, i will call my dealer tomorow and see if they'll fix it before my sh*t breaks

 

Yea i had the recall printout when i got it from school. it will be replaced for free when you take it to the dealer..they replace the rubber line beacuse of a risk that it will leak and start a fire...most of the 05s are affected

 

Mine just got tiny little holes all in the line and coolant would spew out and you would see lots of smoke.. I just bought a hose and fixed it myself, but then my car was at the dealer having some other warranty work done and they replaced it again, lol..

 

maybe this is why my evo was blowin white smoke from the exhaust when i bought it? not sure if it still does it but i know it did. or does the recall have nothin to do with my situation.

 

I had mine fixed a while back at the dealer. Its a RECALL have them do it for free.

 

Thanks for the resonses guys!

 

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