Help: Charge pipe install issue

accs · 03-02-2019, 05:01 PM

I got the charge pipe into the intercooler but the other pipe (rubbery one) is being a real pain in the ass. I am 2mm away from finishing the install and just can't seem to get it in. Is there a special way to do it or do I need to find someone stronger to help me lol... Been at it for 3hrs

abdiel · 03-02-2019, 07:59 PM

which brand of charge pipe?

accs · 03-02-2019, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by abdiel

which brand of charge pipe?

Cts turbo. Charge pipe is fine. It's the oem rubbery pipe on the other side of the intercooler.

abdiel · 03-03-2019, 08:20 AM

Not sure what you mean by the other rubbery pipe. Do you mean the silicon connector between the two charge pipe halves?

If so, I had the same issue initially when installing the VSRF charge pipe. Finally got it to (mostly) line up by rotating the lower and upper charge pipe sections while the coupler was still loose.

Btw, does CTS Turbo have different charge pipes for xDrive vs RWD?

accs · 03-03-2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by abdiel

Not sure what you mean by the other rubbery pipe. Do you mean the silicon connector between the two charge pipe halves?

If so, I had the same issue initially when installing the VSRF charge pipe. Finally got it to (mostly) line up by rotating the lower and upper charge pipe sections while the coupler was still loose.

Btw, does CTS Turbo have different charge pipes for xDrive vs RWD?

On the intercooler there's a pipe coming out the left and the right. I got the cts turbo charge pipe installed on the left but the rubbery pipe on the right side won't go in.

delvec03 · 03-03-2019, 01:17 PM

I think he means the turbo to intercooler pipe. it's a flexible pipe.

In the mean time...if you didn't replace the fmic it the tic pipe, it's gotta fit just keep wrastleing with it !

XutvJet · 03-03-2019, 03:33 PM

Dish soap is a great lubricant for hoses and then when it drys, becomes slightly sticky to help keep the hose in place.

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abdiel Private 26 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: MI iTrader: (0)	Not sure what you mean by the other rubbery pipe. Do you mean the silicon connector between the two charge pipe halves? If so, I had the same issue initially when installing the VSRF charge pipe. Finally got it to (mostly) line up by rotating the lower and upper charge pipe sections while the coupler was still loose. Btw, does CTS Turbo have different charge pipes for xDrive vs RWD? Last edited by abdiel; 03-03-2019 at 08:26 AM..
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delvec03 First Lieutenant 90 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 228i Sport/ DSB Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: United States, DC iTrader: (0)	I think he means the turbo to intercooler pipe. it's a flexible pipe. In the mean time...if you didn't replace the fmic it the tic pipe, it's gotta fit just keep wrastleing with it !
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