I am referring to the hoses that connect our intake plenums to the Y-pipe and then the one from Y to Intercooler. Has anyone replaced these? Did you go back with AMG hoses or just the autozone replacements?

I was replacing the plenum gaskets on mine and noticed a cut/tear in one of my hoses going to the y-pipe. It is on the inside and further inspection doesn't look to be clean through, but will be replacing asap. This may be the culprit of a leak I have been trying to track down. Anyway, if you haven't inspected these lately be sure to soon. cheers

 

If it does not go through how can it leak?

 

There were several cuts inside the hoses and I have t-clamps holding them on, which add more pressure mushrooming the hoses. I will clarify that they APPEAR to be ok, but with their age and visual damage, might be leaking with enough pressure.


Edit: I picked up the usual Fuel filler, or reinforced coolant, hose in 2.5" to replace the OEM hoses. I am pretty sure they will hold up and are a tad more durable than the originals so should stand up to the added clamping pressure the t-clamps provide. we shall see.