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Hi all, I have a leak in the air intake system after the turbo, causing an almost total loss of boost. I first went under the car and found a significant amount of oil coming from just after the turbo, in what felt like a split where a short metal tube joins the turbo output. It seems like it's held on by one small bracket, which it hinges around. I've attached a diagram indicating the part. Does anyone know what that part is, and if it's supposed to be mounted like that? It definitely doesn't feel very solid. Split indicated in red. I then found what I think is the actual air leak, just under the inlet manifold. There is a lot of black gunk built up around it. I can feel the air coming out from under it, however I can't see it. It looks like to find it exactly I would have to remove the grill, radiator, and possibly the manifold itself. That's a fair bit of work just to put it all back together again. Has anyone else encountered this issue before, or have an idea about what might be causing this? The air can be felt somewhere around the flexible hose coming upwards, but I can't find exactly where. Thanks in advance for any help or advice that anyone can offer.