Joe P MBC XZ intallation problems???

[SaaBaaDoo]

I just ordered a Joe P MBC XZ, was wondering if you all have had any problems with the existing hoses, etc while installing the MBC.

 

[Elderain]

nope, mine went in without a hitch.

 

[CRDMS1]

Yes, the hose to the wastegate was very hard/brittle in my car and I've heard you can use a 1/8" to 3/8" adapter (and a short piece of 3/8" hose) with some success in this area. Other than that, it was a piece of cake.

Peace...(hippy)

 

[yashooa]

Yes, the hose to the wastegate was very hard/brittle in my car and I've heard you can use a 1/8" to 3/8" adapter (and a short piece of 3/8" hose) with some success in this area. Other than that, it was a piece of cake.

Peace...(hippy)

Ditto! The hose I had was smaller and brittle. I had to use the adapters with some small zip ties.
I run 12 PSI now and it has been holding great for months.

 

[arkitek]

Yeah...better get that 1/8" to 3/16" adapter, 3/16" hose ready or you might get stranded if the stock hose is 1/8" which won't fit directly onto the MBC which is 3/16". You can make the adapter with some parts at your local hardward store.

 

[t3ase]

Just replace the hoses with new 3/16".

 

[KyRaceFan]

i had no problems with the stock hoses....

 

[kwiktsi]

This is one issue that cannot be figured out- some MSP's have 3/16" line and it is a direct fit- others have 1/8" line and someone else mentioned his was molded plastic???? Almost like the cars were built with spare parts .
Joe

 

[unwrittenLaw]

I used all the stock hoses, but the WG hose is brittle and has small surface cracks on it. I'm leaving the stock hoses in so the dealer doesn't b**** at me because they are anal...

 

[DiscreetSpeed]

i had to replace the wastegate hose cause of it being brittle....

 

[arkitek]

i had to replace the wastegate hose cause of it being brittle....

Would this effectively void the warranty since you have to break the clamp at the turbo inlet?

 

[DiscreetSpeed]

see right before that little one time clamp, there was a 3/16 ummm coupling connection, i just seperated it from there, its right before the one time clamp.

 

[SaaBaaDoo]

anyone have any pics of the problem section, and the one time clamp?

 

[yashooa]

see right before that little one time clamp, there was a 3/16 ummm coupling connection, i just seperated it from there, its right before the one time clamp.

Yes, you are the first person besides myself that had a coupler there. I have the same thing. So even if I replace the hose it looks totally stock. But just what is stock? As it seems that a lot of the cars have different hoses on them.
I am glad because now I don't have to **** with that evil little tattle tale clamp.


Damn it I love my car...

 

[DiscreetSpeed]

yea man i know we're bad. lol

 

[Spooled]

I have been running 10psi, but decided to drop it down a couple psi until I get the FCD kit from Joe. But I( can't seem to get it below 10psi. I am using the stock waste gate hose, which was a real b**** to get on (didn't realize is was 1/8). I will try that adaptor thing, and if that doesn't work, I guess replace the whole hose. I am losing pressure somewhere

 

[yashooa]

yea man i know we're bad. lol

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