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      08-09-2012, 08:05 AM   #1
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Drives: 08 AW 6MT E82
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cp-e DCI Install Fail

So I undertook my first "successful" mechanical install last night installing my new cp-e DCIs, or so I thought.

I had some issues inserting the metal coupler into the factory accordion intake pipes because the fit was extremely tight. I managed to push them in about 1/2 an inch and tightened the hose clamp and tried tugging on it a bit. It seemed ok.

I installed the filters on and took it for a short drive and rechecked the install and it seemed nice and tight still.

After getting home from work today I took another look and both of the intake filter couplers had popped out of the accordion pipe.

I reinstalled the intakes, this time managing to push the couplers the full 1 inch in as the engine and pipes were quite warm allowing it to more easily push in.

Now the engine seemed fine on the drive home and I have no warning lights but for some amount of time my intakes have been sucking in unfiltered air...

Out of 10, how worried should I be?
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