Author Topic: broken plastic hose fitting (Read 4343 times)

Rogue · « **on:** November 07, 2016, 09:01:51 AM »

At one time I recall a lot of posts regarding breakage of the plastic nipple on the air intake tube - the one from the filterbox to the turbo. The plastic nipple where the crankcase vent hose attaches. The one on GXPsy has broken, apparently some time ago, and may be the source of all the lean codes she keeps setting. Are there any good sftermarket solutions to this problem? I really don't want to spend dealer prices for another cheap plastic part. Thanks.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #1 on:** November 07, 2016, 09:53:12 AM »

Many have just glued it back on (JB Weld or similar) and reported no issues afterward. Some have used a brass tube as reinforcement (cut off spent .22 shell for example: http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f59/justa-fyi-60248/) but others have not. Goat even used a plumbing fitting which he screwed into the intake (http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php/topic,3634.msg45085.html?#msg45085).

I would do the above, but if you REALLY want to spend money, DDM has a replacement silicone intake tube for sale with a permanent metal fitting embedded.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2016, 11:35:11 AM »

Or buy a CAI.

DaveOC · « **Reply #3 on:** November 07, 2016, 12:05:05 PM »

Quote from: TomatoSoup on November 07, 2016, 09:53:12 AM

I would do the above, but if you REALLY want to spend money, DDM has a replacement silicone intake tube for sale with a permanent metal fitting embedded.

http://www.ddmworks.com/Solstice-Sky-Silicone-LNF-Intake-tube-with-breather-by-DDMWorks_p_78.html

redragon · « **Reply #4 on:** November 07, 2016, 02:18:31 PM »

Typhoon is selling a ddm intake tube on solstice fourm.
http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f30/stuff-solstice-133834/

elff · « **Reply #5 on:** November 07, 2016, 10:37:13 PM »

I have the stock intake tube and I also have a K&N Intake. Both of which I can sell.

Pm me if you are interested in either?

2kwk4u · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2016, 06:13:39 AM »

Mine's been broken for ~100,000 miles. I did the brass tube reinforcement repair with glue , and it held for about a week. It just sort of loosely slides over the brass tube, and has been that way for years.

I've not experienced any problems with a lean code.

Rogue · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2016, 08:38:14 AM »

Gentlemen, thank you all for the suggestions and ideas. I'm going to take a day to ponder, since Pat doesn't need GXPsy back on the road quickly (an advantage of owning waayyy too many automotive toys). I'll post as soon as I've decided. Again, thanks.

Rogue

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2016, 09:37:18 AM »

Quote from: 2kwk4u on November 08, 2016, 06:13:39 AM

Mine's been broken for ~100,000 miles. I did the brass tube reinforcement repair with glue , and it held for about a week. It just sort of loosely slides over the brass tube, and has been that way for years.

But Scott, you're not supposed to use Elmer's for this!

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2016, 11:11:35 AM »

Quote from: Rogue on November 08, 2016, 08:38:14 AM

Gentlemen, thank you all for the suggestions and ideas. I'm going to take a day to ponder, since Pat doesn't need GXPsy back on the road quickly (an advantage of owning waayyy too many automotive toys). I'll post as soon as I've decided. Again, thanks.

Rogue

If it helps, I'll trade you the coupe for a stock intake for GXPsy that's isn't broken.

Rogue · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2016, 04:33:05 PM »

That's a good start, GJ. Then get out your checkbook and make up for the rest!

Rogue · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2016, 08:44:10 AM »

Pat has spoken. She wants an OEM part (that is not broken and/or repaired). Elff has made an interesting offer. We'll likely be going that direction.

elff · « **Reply #12 on:** November 11, 2016, 02:14:00 PM »

Here is a picture of the part. I PMd PayPal information
Thanks

Rogue · « **Reply #13 on:** November 12, 2016, 10:03:35 PM »

That's good. The weekend got in my way. I'll catch up with you Monday about it. Thanks.

Jeff

Rogue · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2016, 08:50:44 AM »

Elff has come through for us. The part is "in the mail." Thank you, Elff.

elff · « **Reply #15 on:** November 17, 2016, 08:11:21 PM »

Your welcome!

Rogue · « **Reply #16 on:** December 13, 2016, 08:42:59 AM »

We've had the replacement part on for several weeks, and so far no codes have been set. I can't explain why that's the case, but it is. A source of filtered air for the crankcase wouldn't seem to have an effect on lean codes and it seems odd that none have been thrown. The scientist in me has a tough time accepting it's "a coincidence." Have I missed something? Enquiring minds want to know!

2kwk4u · « **Reply #17 on:** December 14, 2016, 04:39:06 AM »

Only "coincidence" is that (maybe) it has something to do with the MAF sensor... that only makes sense if you unplugged it and plugged it back in when you swapped these pieces over.

Either way, it's awesome that the codes have gone away!

blackbirdracing · « **Reply #18 on:** December 14, 2016, 05:36:55 AM »

It was drawing in unmetered air through that hole.

Hence the lean code.

As that hole is post maf.

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Rogue · « **Reply #19 on:** December 14, 2016, 08:36:00 AM »

Post MAF makes sense. I should have picked up on that myself. Thanks.

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