help turbo ss problem intake system issue
#1
help turbo ss problem intake system issue
Help! I have a minor problem with my cobalt ss. It is related to the intake system. while swaping out the stock air filter for a k&n filter i noticed something disturbing. The elbow that connects the airbox to the turbo has a nipple on it which houses the crank case breather hose. this nipple has broken off!! i have no check engine light but i dont want debris getting absorbed in the crankcase. i have made an extension to the nozzle so i can put the hose back on. its not 100% yet. it looks like the plastic got too hot and just broke like it was brittle. any ideas on where to get a new elbow? or if i need a new elbow?
#3
Help! I have a minor problem with my cobalt ss. It is related to the intake system. while swaping out the stock air filter for a k&n filter i noticed something disturbing. The elbow that connects the airbox to the turbo has a nipple on it which houses the crank case breather hose. this nipple has broken off!! i have no check engine light but i dont want debris getting absorbed in the crankcase. i have made an extension to the nozzle so i can put the hose back on. its not 100% yet. it looks like the plastic got too hot and just broke like it was brittle. any ideas on where to get a new elbow? or if i need a new elbow?
#5
i guarantee its the same issue mine had that caused this. as the motor torques the plastic duct is forced out of the holder and moves around. on mine it broke the connector off the fuel pump housing.
#6
its going to the dealer its just sunday@!! i have no idea how the hell it broke! i opend the hood this morning and bam there it was. the plastic seems real pourous and shitty quality where it broke off at. This part should really be metal. i almost want to fix it for gm. but oh well. ill just take it to the dealer tom.
#7
Ok this is from Service info from GM, i just wanted to inform people so this doesn't happen again, that breather hose is supposed to be removed from the intake while removing the air filter or working on the intake tube!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it is a simple disconnect procedure.If you look at the pic it is the cream color tab that you press together to release tube.Hope this helps people out.
This step applies to the Q release type connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by pushing the tab toward the other side of the slot in the fitting.
This step applies to the Q release type connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by pushing the tab toward the other side of the slot in the fitting.
Last edited by Cobaltss/TC; 06-09-2008 at 01:01 AM. Reason: Added more pics for easy viewing
#8
Ok this is from Service info from GM, i just wanted to inform people so this doesn't happen again, that breather hose is supposed to be removed from the intake while removing the air filter or working on the intake tube!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it is a simple disconnect procedure. Hope this helps people out
Last edited by DC52NV; 06-08-2008 at 09:22 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
#10
Ok this is from Service info from GM, i just wanted to inform people so this doesn't happen again, that breather hose is supposed to be removed from the intake while removing the air filter or working on the intake tube!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it is a simple disconnect procedure.If you look at the pic it is the cream color tab that you press together to release tube.Hope this helps people out.
#11
No prob just want to prevent this in the future, that is my car in the pic i found that out when i tried to check out the filter seemed a little to tight, so i checked it out on SI and found that little info.
#12
well you could be right but i was fairly careful when removing it. do you know the part number on that part?
also the point still remains if it was metal it wouldnt have broke
also the point still remains if it was metal it wouldnt have broke
Last edited by madlion; 06-08-2008 at 09:50 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
#14
Also how do remove that from the intake elbow. wheres the release?
gm p/n 25894255
i think this is what i am looking for!
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=25894255
cobalt ss/tc good support man. when you get a chance can you post a picture of how to unhook it. i saw the directions but i still couldnt get it.
gm p/n 25894255
i think this is what i am looking for!
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=25894255
cobalt ss/tc good support man. when you get a chance can you post a picture of how to unhook it. i saw the directions but i still couldnt get it.
Last edited by madlion; 06-08-2008 at 10:56 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
#16
Probably be a good idea for anyone who doesn't change there own oil to tell the techs to leave the air box alone they love to pull them off and sell you a air filter inflated price of course. And yes I hate some plastic parts myself they can be made as strong as the maker wants with the right polymers and additives like fiberglass some parts are made to fail so you have to buy a new one plastics do not take well to lateral force in thin areas the intercooler and intake pipes are a good example of being made with filler it appears very strong to me not crappy like on older cars like my 92 mustang which has a new stainless intake now with k&n filter my cobalt ss/tc is staying stock until I find out anything is better flow I think it will be found out the flat tube has better flow than any aftermarket round piping just my opinion so take it or leave it.
#17
Probably be a good idea for anyone who doesn't change there own oil to tell the techs to leave the air box alone they love to pull them off and sell you a air filter inflated price of course. And yes I hate some plastic parts myself they can be made as strong as the maker wants with the right polymers and additives like fiberglass some parts are made to fail so you have to buy a new one plastics do not take well to lateral force in thin areas the intercooler and intake pipes are a good example of being made with filler it appears very strong to me not crappy like on older cars like my 92 mustang which has a new stainless intake now with k&n filter my cobalt ss/tc is staying stock until I find out anything is better flow I think it will be found out the flat tube has better flow than any aftermarket round piping just my opinion so take it or leave it.
Yeah i feel we will be seeing more of this!!! maybe they will come with an updated part on a campaign. Not sure about the factory intake being better then aftermarket, i can fit my fingers around some of the intake parts, gotta remember they have to meet noise reduction levels too so it is pleasing to everyone.
#18
Yeah i feel we will be seeing more of this!!! maybe they will come with an updated part on a campaign. Not sure about the factory intake being better then aftermarket, i can fit my fingers around some of the intake parts, gotta remember they have to meet noise reduction levels too so it is pleasing to everyone.
#19
Yeah i feel we will be seeing more of this!!! maybe they will come with an updated part on a campaign. Not sure about the factory intake being better then aftermarket, i can fit my fingers around some of the intake parts, gotta remember they have to meet noise reduction levels too so it is pleasing to everyone.
you should make a "how to" thread out of this
#22
Help! I have a minor problem with my cobalt ss. It is related to the intake system. while swaping out the stock air filter for a k&n filter i noticed something disturbing. The elbow that connects the airbox to the turbo has a nipple on it which houses the crank case breather hose. this nipple has broken off!! i have no check engine light but i dont want debris getting absorbed in the crankcase. i have made an extension to the nozzle so i can put the hose back on. its not 100% yet. it looks like the plastic got too hot and just broke like it was brittle. any ideas on where to get a new elbow? or if i need a new elbow?
#24
Also wondering....if the replacement filter is the same for these, would the Typhoon kit for the 2.2 also work for the SS/TC? This is PN 69-4515TS. Thanks for the help!
Last edited by TrevMo; 06-09-2008 at 12:28 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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