05-19-2012, 02:55 PM | #1 |
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Charge pipe cracked
So to my charge pipe blew off and when I went to put it back I noticed that it actually cracked off! The clip and sleeve is still attached but the pipe is hanging loose off. I'm scheduling an appointment for Monday but just wanted to know if it's bad to drive it to the dealer about 15 miles away with the pipe off? Also it's under warranty correct? Thanks.
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05-19-2012, 08:04 PM | #2 | |
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The stock charge pipe is a pos -- it either pops off or breaks. Lots of good aftermarket alternatives out there. Neil |
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05-19-2012, 09:24 PM | #3 |
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05-20-2012, 12:24 PM | #7 |
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This seems to be very common with 1M's.
I wonder IF BMW designed the charge pipe intentionally to break/crack instead of something more expensive like a intercooler or turbo vane(s) ??? I remember years ago when I had a Calloway turbo'd VW the spark plugs were designed to MELT before the pistons! No kidding. |
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05-20-2012, 12:46 PM | #9 | |
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05-20-2012, 06:41 PM | #14 |
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Only trick is to reach behind the lower part of the airbox (on corner facing firewall toward drivers side) to pull the cables up and off. Also, you need to remove the diverter valves. Once that's done, it's cake.
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05-20-2012, 06:42 PM | #15 |
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the stock charge pipe cracks and comes off with stock boost or with tunes and higher boost?
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05-20-2012, 07:53 PM | #16 |
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whats the best charge pipe replacement kit
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05-21-2012, 08:25 AM | #17 |
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05-21-2012, 10:05 AM | #18 |
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At dealer now, I asked about an aftermarket pipe so I wouldn't have to keep coming in, he said it would affect my warranty so don't do it till the warranty is over. Anyone else have. Different conversation with their dealership?
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05-21-2012, 11:08 AM | #19 |
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I mean fact is that if you replace it you wont have to go into the dealer. Or you can keep going in and having it fixed. Nothing can void any warranty unless it is proven after diagnosis to have created the issue.
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05-21-2012, 11:15 AM | #20 |
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I went to my dealer for an oil change and to get the wastegates looked at and all I have installed is the ER CP; he comes back and says this voids your warranty with this installed. Put me in the system that modifications were done to the car and now can't get anything replaced under warranty (engine wise). I responded, "If anything was wrong with the car and that piece didn't cause the issue it would still be voided?" He said, yep. I was going to fight with him but decided it's not really worth my time when nothing was apparently wrong with the engine. So yea, depends on your dealer.
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05-21-2012, 11:33 AM | #21 | |
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Here is the catch with that. It is up to the dealer / company to prove the part caused the failure. That means while the LAW is on your side it comes down to HOW MUCH FIGHTING you are willing to do. While you could ultimately win and show the part did not cause the "said failure". It is how much time and effort are you willing to put in to prove you case. |
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