Quick Q is my Chargepipe located properly picture

3t3p · 07-26-2021, 07:17 AM

Have no boost leak errors on DME codes or performance problems or weird noises.

You can see that there is a wedge shape between the end of the CP connector and the 'flange' area of the intake manifold area.

It seems to have come to rest in this position anyone else got similar or should I worry about it?

Thanks

nioh_lbbm2 · 07-26-2021, 08:51 AM

As long as the c clip is fully locked in then yes it's normal. By design it has to have a bit of wiggle room. If you want to be thorough just push the charge pipe into the throttle as far as it'll go

amrazM · 07-26-2021, 08:54 AM

no its not, it needs to be flush against the throttle body.

PackPride85 · 07-26-2021, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by amrazM

no its not, it needs to be flush against the throttle body.

Not true. The instructions for all metal charge pipes say there will be a tiny gap to account for metal expansion. As long as the clip is properly seated in the TB slot and the pipe can't be pulled off it's fitting as intended.

PackPride85 · 07-26-2021, 11:52 AM

Here's mine for reference. Clip is all the way and small gap present for expansion.

F87source · 07-27-2021, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 3t3p

Have no boost leak errors on DME codes or performance problems or weird noises.

You can see that there is a wedge shape between the end of the CP connector and the 'flange' area of the intake manifold area.

It seems to have come to rest in this position anyone else got similar or should I worry about it?

Thanks

Looks good to me.

Like others have said if the C-clip is fully seated that is perfect as the small gap is just for wiggle room and the O-ring inside is responsible for doing the sealing.

3t3p · 07-28-2021, 10:46 AM

Thanks guys, I'm not going to touch it then. My garage aren't muppets and will have clipped it in properly when installing it, just wasn't sure if it had moved and should be flush.

Car is in rude health

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nioh_lbbm2 Lieutenant Colonel 1717 Rep 1,899 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: California iTrader: (0)	As long as the c clip is fully locked in then yes it's normal. By design it has to have a bit of wiggle room. If you want to be thorough just push the charge pipe into the throttle as far as it'll go
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amrazM mTekMods 2143 Rep 2,902 Posts Drives: like a granny. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Manhatan iTrader: (1)	no its not, it needs to be flush against the throttle body. __________________ 2011 Frozen Black/Fox Red E90 M3 650+WHP G-Power Supercharged First DCT to Manual Conversion Worldwide KW CS, BBS RI-A, BW Headers, Snow 2.5
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PackPride85 Lieutenant Colonel 1120 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Here's mine for reference. Clip is all the way and small gap present for expansion. Attached Images
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3t3p Major 455 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: May 2018 Location: NZ iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, I'm not going to touch it then. My garage aren't muppets and will have clipped it in properly when installing it, just wasn't sure if it had moved and should be flush. Car is in rude health
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