On my journey coming back from Cheltenham, it now transpires that the main pipe between the intercooler and Tubro has split. The Turbo can't build up any pressure to give any power.
I've taken it into a Ford garage and they've confirmed this but they can't fix it this weekend. Its covered under warrenty, but, two questions for you.
1) Is there any quick, temporary fix for this? The split feels about 3/4 of an inch long (20mm or so). I.e. is there some special tape for fixing such pipes, just for the mean time. So long as i take it easy will it be ok?!
2) If I don't fix it, is it ok to still use the car GENTLY, for a day or two? I.e. Will it damange the engine and the Turbo if i still use it, even if I take it gently?!
Many thanks
Greg
PS. Car is a Ford Mondeo ST TDCi
I've taken it into a Ford garage and they've confirmed this but they can't fix it this weekend. Its covered under warrenty, but, two questions for you.
1) Is there any quick, temporary fix for this? The split feels about 3/4 of an inch long (20mm or so). I.e. is there some special tape for fixing such pipes, just for the mean time. So long as i take it easy will it be ok?!
2) If I don't fix it, is it ok to still use the car GENTLY, for a day or two? I.e. Will it damange the engine and the Turbo if i still use it, even if I take it gently?!
Many thanks
Greg
PS. Car is a Ford Mondeo ST TDCi