Today saw the arrival of a silicon, Turbo to Crossover pipe from PSH silicon hoses (4ply, 6mm item). This is a relatively common upgrade on the Focus RS but has the reputation of being a PIG to get to fit correctly.. the standard pipe is filled with baffles a bit like an exhaust's construction.. This item is straight through so should in theory, provide a bit more induction noise...
Here be the new item....
The old item is right at the back of the engine in a very awkward position..
https://youtu.be/MRxcUHK8HqA
First job is to remove the window wiper arms (15mm socket undoes the retaining nuts) then remove the scuttle panels which are a T40 Torx. This gives you better (well, a bit) of access to remove the turbo to Crossover pipe.
After the above, you remove the crossover hard pipe which is held on by 2x jubilee clips (7mm socket) and in position by 2(of) 10mm bolts.
This leaves you with:
Now it gets much more difficult... you have to feel down the old pipe (words that I never thought that I'd type on a forum)... and undo the 7mm bolt at the turbo.. I had to clamber on top of the engine to get access...
Old pipe out..the new pipe with a bit of spit, slipped on no problem.. again awkward access for tightening the 7mm jubilee clip socket but persevere and it'll go on.
and the internal baffles:
put everything above back on....Do the crossover pipe FIRST to save any crap / debris from the scuttle panel or window wipers falling into the new pipe.
New Turbo to Crossover Pipe Installed
Car sounds a lot better when on the move .. I just dont have any videos of this!