Looking for Inlet Install Tips

1fastt2 · 02-23-2016, 08:17 AM

I'm in the process of installing stock location silicone inlets on my 08 335i. The rear inlet is stuck right above the turbo. I've been yanking at it from the bottom with a set of pliers. I'm worried I will do damage to the silicone if I continue to do so. There has to be another way or something I'm missing. I was half tempted to loosen the motor mounts and raise the engine to get the inlet in place. Any pointers would be great.

Northwest335i · 02-23-2016, 08:23 AM

spray it with wd40 or lube it up. youve done the hard part which is getting the old one off. if not if you are able to drop the engine a bit to get a little more space.

1fastt2 · 02-23-2016, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Northwest335i

spray it with wd40 or lube it up. youve done the hard part which is getting the old one off. if not if you are able to drop the engine a bit to get a little more space.

Thank! I'll spray it down with some WD and see if that help.

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1fastt2 Private First Class 99 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Reading Pa iTrader: (0)	Looking for Inlet Install Tips I'm in the process of installing stock location silicone inlets on my 08 335i. The rear inlet is stuck right above the turbo. I've been yanking at it from the bottom with a set of pliers. I'm worried I will do damage to the silicone if I continue to do so. There has to be another way or something I'm missing. I was half tempted to loosen the motor mounts and raise the engine to get the inlet in place. Any pointers would be great. __________________ 2008 e92 335i 6MT - Fully Built Motiv Closed Deck Conversion. Everything else that goes with it.
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Northwest335i Private First Class 31 Rep 177 Posts Drives: Silver 07 335i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chicago, Illinois iTrader: (1)	spray it with wd40 or lube it up. youve done the hard part which is getting the old one off. if not if you are able to drop the engine a bit to get a little more space.
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