Intercooler pipe conections

[91 Turbo Mitsu]

Still a new member and cant post anywhere else but here is a tech idea I thought up.Everyone seems to have different cures for intercooler pipes popping apart under booost or having boost leaks. I just wanted to throw this out as an idea for a cure. At our garage we use bead sealer on rims before we mount new tires to prevent leaks. It bonds to metal and rubber,creates a tight seal and can still be separated if needed.It is very easy to apply and dries within a few hours. I think this would work very well on the piping and plan to do it to my car

 

[Dream On]

I wouldn't worry about it until you've got a problem. But if you're having a problem, I would say just get the pipes beaded (not like what you're saying), or use hairspray on the couplers. Try it if you like though, it may work.

 

[91 Turbo Mitsu]

Never would have thought about hairspray but sounds like the same idea just different adhesive idea. Thanks Travis

 

[JayRolla]

What you are saying will work perfectly. Its just like hairspray. Its funny how good hairspray works too. Almost as good as beads and way easier.

 

[joe]

, it also works on bike grips I used to use it when I raced bmx

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