Trick to tighten v-band clamps connecting downpipes to turbos

twinturbo3 · 01-13-2019, 06:28 PM

So, I thought I'd share this little trick that helped me when I was changing out the downpipes. I got the clamp seated properly around both the turbo and downpipe flanges (was able to spin the clamp around for the most part to make sure) but was having trouble getting the two ends of the clamp close enough for the screw to actually make its destination.

I ended up taking a strong zip tie and using it to basically squeeze the two ends of the clamp together to the point where I could start the screw. Worked like a charm and saved my fingers the hassle. Hopefully this post helps someone else out there.

Cheers,
Vik

roadkillrob · 01-13-2019, 09:53 PM

Sounds good I just went with lots of swearing when I did mine!

01-13-2019, 06:28 PM	#1
twinturbo3 New Member 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Arctic 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Trick to tighten v-band clamps connecting downpipes to turbos So, I thought I'd share this little trick that helped me when I was changing out the downpipes. I got the clamp seated properly around both the turbo and downpipe flanges (was able to spin the clamp around for the most part to make sure) but was having trouble getting the two ends of the clamp close enough for the screw to actually make its destination. I ended up taking a strong zip tie and using it to basically squeeze the two ends of the clamp together to the point where I could start the screw. Worked like a charm and saved my fingers the hassle. Hopefully this post helps someone else out there. Cheers, Vik
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roadkillrob Major General 892 Rep 5,475 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NH iTrader: (15)	Sounds good I just went with lots of swearing when I did mine! __________________ 2025 X5 Msport 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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