Naked and afraid

danjjacob · 09-10-2019, 07:16 PM

Well not actually naked but with stock charge pipe and JB4 on 80,000 mile car I don't rev past 5,000 for fear of the charge pipe popping off. It looks like a P.I.T.A. to replace it by myself. How much should I expect to pay to have a shop change the charge pipe?

ronanz · 09-10-2019, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by danjjacob

Well not actually naked but with stock charge pipe and JB4 on 80,000 mile car I don't rev past 5,000 for fear of the charge pipe popping off. It looks like a P.I.T.A. to replace it by myself. How much should I expect to pay to have a shop change the charge pipe?

Should be a few hundred with a quality indi shop, unless you get rreeeaaallllll comfortable with the plenty of YouTube DIY’s available. If you’re not comfortable with the DIY, the price really doesn’t matter as you’ll have to pay regardless.

FYI, it’s not a matter of “if” but “when” at this point...

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Fuel-It! · 09-10-2019, 07:31 PM

It might last forever, race away and just fix when it breaks.

EDWYER · 09-10-2019, 08:15 PM

Yeah get it done it will happen sooner than later. Ask me how I know.
Also, disturbing title.

sean2648 · 09-10-2019, 09:13 PM

definitely false advertising on the title. I'm gonna have to agree with ProjectBoost

pw0n · 09-10-2019, 10:25 PM

Replaced mine today, and I can confirm it's a huge PITA. Looking back on it, I'd much rather have paid a shop to do the swap for me. Just my 2 cents.

Logicoeur · 09-10-2019, 10:59 PM

CTS chargepipe in the mail I'm definitely in the preventive maintenance bucket. It looks to be pretty straight forward DIY, as I'm pretty handy with a wrench.

Are most people taking the intercooler out completely, and/or, installing the pipe in two or one pieces?

Haywood187 · 09-11-2019, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Logicoeur

CTS chargepipe in the mail I'm definitely in the preventive maintenance bucket. It looks to be pretty straight forward DIY, as I'm pretty handy with a wrench.

Are most people taking the intercooler out completely, and/or, installing the pipe in two or one pieces?

I'm in the same spot, CTS chargepipe is expected to be delivered tomorrow.

I'm going to try to leave intercooler in place, pull out and install from top.....I feel like my blood pressure may rise, but hoping I have watched enough DIY and read enough threads to know the big gotchas.

BigJack75 · 09-11-2019, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Logicoeur

CTS chargepipe in the mail I'm definitely in the preventive maintenance bucket. It looks to be pretty straight forward DIY, as I'm pretty handy with a wrench.

Are most people taking the intercooler out completely, and/or, installing the pipe in two or one pieces?

I did the charge pipe and intercooler at the same time so I took out the intercooler. I thought it would be easier and I guess it was but still a real bitch. Took me at least 4 hours. Broke a vacuum fitting off the stock charge pipe getting it out. Just a bitch to get the new charge pipe lined up correctly and clamped to the intercooler and intake. Take your time and definitely make sure you have an extra day or two. I ended up having a vacuum leak and had to readjust everything. Got it all sorted out and she is running like a beast!!!

Logicoeur · 09-11-2019, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jack10525

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Originally Posted by Logicoeur

CTS chargepipe in the mail I'm definitely in the preventive maintenance bucket. It looks to be pretty straight forward DIY, as I'm pretty handy with a wrench.

Are most people taking the intercooler out completely, and/or, installing the pipe in two or one pieces?

I did the charge pipe and intercooler at the same time so I took out the intercooler. I thought it would be easier and I guess it was but still a real bitch. Took me at least 4 hours. Broke a vacuum fitting off the stock charge pipe getting it out. Just a bitch to get the new charge pipe lined up correctly and clamped to the intercooler and intake. Take your time and definitely make sure you have an extra day or two. I ended up having a vacuum leak and had to readjust everything. Got it all sorted out and she is running like a beast!!!

Did you try to put it in from the top or bottom? As a single pipe, or two?

BigJack75 · 09-11-2019, 03:01 PM

There was not enough clearance from the top. I went from the bottom. Tried to do it as one piece but could get the orientation correct so I did it in 2 parts. It's just such a tight space and you really can't see what you are doing.

upsidedownfunnel · 09-11-2019, 05:44 PM

I'd expect in the $100-$200 range to get it done at a shop. If you're comfortable with basic car work and have a set of jack stands, I've give it a go. Just remember to be careful with o-ring placement on both sides of the charge pipe. Installation of the two piece charge pipes is much easier than removal of the OEM one-piece.

EDIT
I actually just noticed you have an xDrive. The half shaft might make it a bit harder.

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danjjacob Private 22 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 435i xdrive Msport 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	Naked and afraid Well not actually naked but with stock charge pipe and JB4 on 80,000 mile car I don't rev past 5,000 for fear of the charge pipe popping off. It looks like a P.I.T.A. to replace it by myself. How much should I expect to pay to have a shop change the charge pipe?
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Logicoeur Lieutenant Colonel 993 Rep 1,934 Posts Drives: F30 335i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	CTS chargepipe in the mail I'm definitely in the preventive maintenance bucket. It looks to be pretty straight forward DIY, as I'm pretty handy with a wrench. Are most people taking the intercooler out completely, and/or, installing the pipe in two or one pieces? __________________ F30 335iX \| Remus Axleback \| Fabspeed Catted DP \| VRSF Comp IC \| 18X9 ET35 19lb MT1 \| 255/40/18 ECS \| Ohlins RT Millway Street \| Millway Control Arm Bushings \| Turner Endlinks \| TMH 75mm 14x1.5 Studs \| BMW MPerf LSD \| XDelete \| Pipercross Filter \| MHD Stg2 93
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BigJack75 Lieutenant 202 Rep 533 Posts Drives: M5 Dream Car Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Right Here iTrader: (0)	There was not enough clearance from the top. I went from the bottom. Tried to do it as one piece but could get the orientation correct so I did it in 2 parts. It's just such a tight space and you really can't see what you are doing. __________________ 435i GC
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upsidedownfunnel Colonel 1999 Rep 2,499 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4) Garage List 2014 BMW 335i [0.00]	I'd expect in the $100-$200 range to get it done at a shop. If you're comfortable with basic car work and have a set of jack stands, I've give it a go. Just remember to be careful with o-ring placement on both sides of the charge pipe. Installation of the two piece charge pipes is much easier than removal of the OEM one-piece. EDIT I actually just noticed you have an xDrive. The half shaft might make it a bit harder.
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