S3 Boost Leak

[Mario8P]

Hello everyone

I would like to ask where are the main spots to check for boost leaks on a 2010 S3?
For sure it's not the DV as the boost drop happens on both the stock DV and on the BFG DV+.
Boost only dropping on high rpms.

 

[S3Alex]

Boost hoses from the turbo to the intercooler.

Situated at the bottom of the engine bay and held on by a not very clever clip arrangement.

 

[Mario8P]

Boost hoses from the turbo to the intercooler.

Situated at the bottom of the engine bay and held on by a not very clever clip arrangement.

Thank you S3Alex! Will check these out when I have a chance to lift the car.
Much appreciated

 

[S3Alex]

Here's the offender....

 

[Mario8P]

Here's the offender....

Seems like one hell of a crappy connection

 

[S3Alex]

It's basically a groove and clip sort of thing.

Ok provided the boost isn't increased.

The pic there was mine when it blew loose.