Intercooler Reinstall Problem

[bwoosti]

I took off my intercooler last night to install my new spt turbo heat shield. When I went to put my intercooler back on I could not get the intercooler pipes to go back on (turbo and throttle pipe)... any suggestions on how to make the install work... am I doing something wrong?

[wrxdrvr]

I start the turbo hose first by about 1/4" then the throttle body hose, then lots of wigling and some swearing/sweating and finaly it will go on.

[RayfieldsWRX]

I use "the string trick".
I put a little bit of Vaseline on the inside of the hose that attaches to the turbocharger, to help it slide on. Then I get the throttle hose started, not worrying about the hose yet.

After that's started:
Look on the hose that attaches to the turbocharger. Close to where it goes on the turbo, look for a little plastic hanger off the side, that appears to do nothing. I hook a piece of string/wire onto it, and use that to pull in the direction of the turbo. Usually I have to give it 2-3 tries, and it'll pop right on.

[rr1911]

I use "the string trick".
I put a little bit of Vaseline on the inside of the hose that attaches to the turbocharger, to help it slide on. Then I get the throttle hose started, not worrying about the hose yet.

After that's started:
Look on the hose that attaches to the turbocharger. Close to where it goes on the turbo, look for a little plastic hanger off the side, that appears to do nothing. I hook a piece of string/wire onto it, and use that to pull in the direction of the turbo. Usually I have to give it 2-3 tries, and it'll pop right on.

wow good info ray

[bcyb1029]

I used to heat up the y-pipe to slide it on the turbo.