Chargepipe Install

bcwalks2 · 09-06-2021, 07:30 PM

Just finished up a installing a VRSF Chargepipe on a 16’ 235i MT.

Talk about a pain in the @SS! Couple thoughts on it, feel free to ask questions and I will guide where I can.

- I jacked up the rear driver side, placed my ESCO jackstands with the jackpad from Amazon. Did the same thing on the passenger side. It will wobble/bounce a bit, but you should be good. Put the stands a little higher as you will need room to drop the intercooler.

- Clips are no problem to remove, intercooler has to be worked out as you will see there is likely debris holding it in. Wear some safety glasses, shit will go all over.

- It isn’t too bad to get the chargepipe off and boost hose off.

- The clips that come off, you will re-use so be careful.

- With some twisting and pulling, you will be able to get the chargepipe out through the bottom.

- I put the top piece in first. Then put the rubber joint on, then fished the bottom portion up and connected it all. Keep everything a little loose as you will have to figure out how much to turn the new chargepipe to get it all connected.

- Be sure to tighten down the new clamps tight to avoid any boost leaks

Time for a nap!

60_Driver · 09-09-2021, 12:54 PM

How long did it take & mechanically inclined are you? I want to do this but my skills are quite limited.

XutvJet · 09-09-2021, 01:58 PM

You should have followed my directions below. There's no need to remove the IC and you can remove the CP through the top, not bottom.

https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1718265

swc5150 · 09-09-2021, 02:06 PM

Agreed, I didn't drop the intercooler my 235. Just pulled the old out through the top.

Downpipe on an xdrive can suck! If you need advice on that, I have it down to a science

bcwalks2 · 09-09-2021, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 60_Driver

How long did it take & mechanically inclined are you? I want to do this but my skills are quite limited.

Pretty mechanically inclined… I have never taken any car to a shop and do everything myself. Work on motorcycles and dirt bikes in the past too.

I took my time, a few breaks and had some issues getting everything situated. I would say 4-5 hour job.

60_Driver · 09-09-2021, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bcwalks2

Pretty mechanically inclined… I have never taken any car to a shop and do everything myself. Work on motorcycles and dirt bikes in the past too.

I took my time, a few breaks and had some issues getting everything situated. I would say 4-5 hour job.

Thanks for the info. Sounds like something I’ll be paying for instead of DIY’ing.

bcwalks2 · 09-10-2021, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 60_Driver

Thanks for the info. Sounds like something I’ll be paying for instead of DIY’ing.

The directions posted above without removing the intercooler would have saved me a lot of time. Dropping the intercooler and getting everything lined up was a hassle.

I had called a few reputable independent shops by me and was getting quotes for around $500. Good luck!

09-06-2021, 07:30 PM	#1
bcwalks2 First Lieutenant 274 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i & 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Chargepipe Install - PITA Just finished up a installing a VRSF Chargepipe on a 16’ 235i MT. Talk about a pain in the @SS! Couple thoughts on it, feel free to ask questions and I will guide where I can. - I jacked up the rear driver side, placed my ESCO jackstands with the jackpad from Amazon. Did the same thing on the passenger side. It will wobble/bounce a bit, but you should be good. Put the stands a little higher as you will need room to drop the intercooler. - Clips are no problem to remove, intercooler has to be worked out as you will see there is likely debris holding it in. Wear some safety glasses, shit will go all over. - It isn’t too bad to get the chargepipe off and boost hose off. - The clips that come off, you will re-use so be careful. - With some twisting and pulling, you will be able to get the chargepipe out through the bottom. - I put the top piece in first. Then put the rubber joint on, then fished the bottom portion up and connected it all. Keep everything a little loose as you will have to figure out how much to turn the new chargepipe to get it all connected. - Be sure to tighten down the new clamps tight to avoid any boost leaks Time for a nap! __________________ Garage: 2022 Telluride Nightfall 2016 Suzuki DRZ 400 2016 M235i Mineral Gray/Coral Red 2018 X3 M40i Alpine White/Black - SOLD
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60_Driver Private First Class 59 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i 6mt vert Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	How long did it take & mechanically inclined are you? I want to do this but my skills are quite limited.
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XutvJet Major General 5552 Rep 5,369 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	You should have followed my directions below. There's no need to remove the IC and you can remove the CP through the top, not bottom. https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1718265 __________________ The forest was shrinking, but the Trees kept voting for the Axe, for the Axe was clever and convinced the Trees that because his handle was made of wood, he was one of them.
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swc5150 Private 42 Rep 85 Posts Drives: Panamera Turbo Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: WI iTrader: (0)	Agreed, I didn't drop the intercooler my 235. Just pulled the old out through the top. Downpipe on an xdrive can suck! If you need advice on that, I have it down to a science
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