yeah...i just got a new 1988 turbo s....bought it for 10 g...now the radiator hose has a leak, and the idle is all the way at 2000 rpm...im not sure if the rpm is supposed to be that high when it idles....how much would the leak in the radiator hose be? thanx

 

It depends if you need the upper or lower hose. Usually they range between $25-35 for the lower hose, and usually about $30 for the upper hose. I bought mine through a local mechanic’s shop but you can find them most anywhere:

http://www2.autopartsauthority.com/p...=Radiator+Hose



*** for the Idle have you tried adjusting it? If so what were the results. If not its pretty easy, pick up a Haynes Manual, it tells you everything you will ever need to know.

 

Radiator hoses arent much,but if you got a leak its usually best to replace all hoses at once considering your gonna be there.
But if you choose to do one,Mr pilkington got it right,no more than 35 dollars.
On our site we sell a complete 12 hose kit for the 944 turbo heater/cooling/radioator,etc; incase your interested.
Good luck with your car and keep an eye out.

 

Not so much that you're already there, but it is true that if you have a leak in one it is best to at the very least inspect the 2nd to ensure that it's safe. Not often, but still a good precaution, because if the other is rotten or worn it is best to replace that one too. Another suggestion is to find out why you have a leak if the hoses appear to be newer. In some cases a minor problem and result in major loss. Case in point: I know several occasions (one on my own) in which an owner of a vehicles has gone through multiple radiators, countless hoses and a water pump or 5 due to something as minute as a bad reservoir cap. [sm=smiley19.gif] That sucks big time!

 

For the high idle, make sure the AFM plug to the DME is securely seated. Also check the condition of the brake booster vacuum line.

Replace all the Rad and heater hoses at once. eliminates frustration in the future. You wont have a hose going out at a unpleasant time during the next year or 2.