05-21-2018, 05:02 PM | #1 |
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FMIC swap fail
So I got the IC loose and the passanger side charge pipe clamp/clip undone.
1) I cannot get the driver's side duct clamp/clip undone. I followed Badbread instructions (http://*************/new-intercooler/ ) . I had a hard time getting both C-nubs to stay open, even with shims...there is so little space here, and the radiator coolant line looks vulnerable to inadvertent damage (from adjacent force on the IC). Any awesome tips for this? 2) The bottom of the IC has this plasic shroud thing that looks like it's part of the IC. Is it stucks to the bottom and comes out with the original IC? 3) Just looking at the project, it looks like the larger new IC will be a pain getting back in? Is is pretty hard to fit in and not break important things ? Thanks! I;m trying not to give up and take to a professional b=- Last edited by bi0hazard; 05-21-2018 at 05:08 PM.. |
05-22-2018, 04:11 AM | #2 |
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cant use the shroud on bottom of oem IC.......get help from a friend to help lift the IC wen putting on new one.
front bumper is prettuy flexible pull but be careful. If u have a chargepipe out see how far u hacve to pull clip out and the one with a hard time pull clip out even further..... one side is more of a PITA than the other. What Ic do you have?
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05-22-2018, 04:44 PM | #3 |
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First push the pipe on to the IC as much as you can then lift out the clip. This way it comes out easily.
For me it was quite hard to put back the new IC but i did it alone only myself. |
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05-23-2018, 07:22 PM | #6 |
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I'm ashamed to say I'm probably going to let an actual mechanic install it. I even built cool ramps for this project from 2x10" boards
Anyway, I feel like I'm going to f**k up something in that tight space and this is my DD. Definitely doable though. However, I did order a charge pipe from XPH, which I certainly wouldn't do myself and let the shop deal with it at the same time. Just can't wait to flash Stage 2 BM3 already
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