What the f#$k?!? What could have caused this?

[Z06Chris]

I have a new concern. Do you guys think it's OK to drive in the rain like this? I don't think it punctured the intercooler but u never know. It's supposed to rain for the next week here. Hopefully not heavy rain.

How does everyone's boost gauge read at idle and spirited driving up to like 5k rpm (I'm still breaking engine in)??

Trying to see if I have time to wait for hks intercoolers to come back in stock (mid June) or if I should replace this asap.

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[Z06Chris]

I'm at - 10 idle and 21 when I full throttle up to 4.5k rpm. Car feels like it's running strong. Hopefully there isn't a small leak

 

[Noize]

Rain ok. High boost isn’t with a hole in the core like that. Baby it with low throttle until you get a replacement.

 

[boosted180sx]

as long as the core isn't punctured you should be fine.

you'd feel a boost leak if it was so i'm sure it's not punctured.

 

[WindJunkie]

Have you cleaned it off yet, I'm curious of the part number. Might give a clue what it came from.
PS: that really sucks!

http://www.vncbearing.com/

this looks to be it

 

[Groundcontrol]

From the damage done to the intercooler, you are very lucky it didn't hit the hood or windshield.

 

[SpraykwoN]

That blows but be happy it didn't hit anything painted lol. My wife's brand new CRV got drilled by some road debris. Turns out it hit dead center on the front license plate and nothing was damaged but that lol. Whatever it was, it was huge and she said she heard a bang while driving on the 5 freeway out here in Cali. She got very lucky.

 

[krees]

I have a new concern. Do you guys think it's OK to drive in the rain like this? I don't think it punctured the intercooler but u never know. It's supposed to rain for the next week here. Hopefully not heavy rain.

How does everyone's boost gauge read at idle and spirited driving up to like 5k rpm (I'm still breaking engine in)??

Trying to see if I have time to wait for hks intercoolers to come back in stock (mid June) or if I should replace this asap.

I'd imagine a boost leak would be noticeable and might even throw a code. Fwiw I have driven my car with a damaged intercooler and haven't noticed anything though I have been gentle with it. I wouldn't worry about water as I'd think the air would be escaping through any puncture so the positive pressure would make it hard for water to get it (though I am not positive). Your intercooler appears a bit more damaged but the damage is similar enough where I think youd be fine until replaced...just take it easy until replaced. Attached pic of my intercooler for comparison.

 

[MonkeyConQueso]

I'm inclined to agree with HondaFan2017... the wheel bearing is greased pretty well, seemingly without junk that should have stuck to it, to have been road debris. It's worth hitting up the dealer, and to also check any other photos if you took any before leaving the dealer... or if they took any for that matter.

 

[caspar21]

i got hit too. rock offa truck at hyway speeds.

 

[silverrascal]

i got hit too. rock offa truck at hyway speeds.

Ouch! Sorry man. Luckily, that's a seemingly easy part to replace.

 

[scoobysnack]

Seems like if a wheel bearing had come out of someone nearby while you were driving you would have seen an accident or sparks flying in addition to hearing one hell of an impact.

 

[MonkeyConQueso]

I mean, all we can really do is 'armchair' what happened. I think it's probably a good idea to at least broach the topic with the dealer and see what happens, just so you aren't out of pocket for the damage (or be faced with an insurance claim, depending on cost).

 

[Cornercarver]

I noticed a mark on the intercooler from a distance. I get close to inspect and something from inside the engine bay fucked it up real good lol.

There's no damage to the grill so it isn't a result of me hitting something. This shit better be under warranty.

If you picked it up yesterday, remember there is a 48 hour cancellation under federal law. So they need to make good on it - or you can return it. I know the dealer does not want to deal with that...

 

[jmark]

I have seen some folks on here selling their stock intercoolers as well. Might be easiest to just buy one and install it yourself.

I have mine for sale. Running a PRL now.

https://www.civicx.com/threads/fs-oem-2018-fk8-civic-type-r-parts.35789/

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