OEM charge pipe play at throttle body

Troy27 · 06-01-2019, 08:23 AM

I have a 2014 328, is it normal for there to be a little play where the charge pipe meets the throttle body? I definitely can't pull it off with my hand but it feels loose. Any input would be great. Thank you

Troy27 · 06-01-2019, 09:28 AM

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Troy27 · 06-01-2019, 02:35 PM

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IraHayes · 06-05-2019, 05:02 PM

I have a Treadstone CP on my car. It also has a little bit of play. As long as the O-ring is providing a good seal, you're GTG. I installed mine months ago and haven't had any issues with boost leaks etc.

Troy27 · 06-05-2019, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by IraHayes

I have a Treadstone CP on my car. It also has a little bit of play. As long as the O-ring is providing a good seal, you're GTG. I installed mine months ago and haven't had any issues with boost leaks etc.

Thanks for the response. I READ all these CP horror stories so I constantly check everything now

scostu · 06-05-2019, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Troy27

Thanks for the response. I READ all these CP horror stories so I constantly check everything now

Are you OEM or aftermarket bolt-ons?

If you are OEM only....you will be fine.

Troy27 · 06-05-2019, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Troy27

Thanks for the response. I READ all these CP horror stories so I constantly check everything now

Are you OEM or aftermarket bolt-ons?

If you are OEM only....you will be fine.

OEM. Only have a BMS stage 1 tune.

Orion4 · 06-07-2019, 10:16 AM

Assuming the O-ring is still good and the C-Clip is fully engaged, you should have no movement. Both my original and new charge-pipes fit very snugly at the throttle-body.

Troy27 · 06-07-2019, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Orion4

Assuming the O-ring is still good and the C-Clip is fully engaged, you should no movement. Both my original and new charge-pipes fit very snugly at the throttle-body.

I'll do more investigating some time today. There is slight movement. Definitely can't pull it off. I tried

Troy27 · 06-07-2019, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Orion4

Assuming the O-ring is still good and the C-Clip is fully engaged, you should no movement. Both my original and new charge-pipes fit very snugly at the throttle-body.

I just checked again. With the factory c clip, the way it clips on the pipe and throttle body, it has to have just a little play. The design of the clip just holds the pipe in place. I don't think it supposed to actually hold it super tight. After looking again I think a little wiggle is normal. Thank you for your response though

Orion4 · 06-07-2019, 11:20 AM

If a little play, you mean it freely wiggles (ie, loose), that it not normal, but if you can slightly move it side to side with some pressure, that is normal.

Troy27 · 06-07-2019, 11:32 AM

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If a little play, you mean it freely wiggles (ie, loose), that it not normal, but if you can slightly move it side to side with some pressure, that is normal.

Yes. That's what I mean. It's more of a slight wiggle

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