Charge pipe rubber portion

Salzamani · 06-04-2020, 07:44 PM

Has anyone ever replaced just the rubber portion of their charge pipe if so where did you find one that fits?

This is my charge pipe right? I always notice the rubber section with the triple rings around it always gets oil build up I’m sure there is a small leak somewhere between the rings. I was thinking of just cutting the one clamp and replacing just that rubber portion.

Bimmer_Engineer · 06-04-2020, 08:00 PM

I would bet you could probably find someone with a broken charge pipe that would give you that for free...

Salzamani · 06-04-2020, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer_Engineer

I would bet you could probably find someone with a broken charge pipe that would give you that for free...

I actually can’t even find where the slit or whole in this rubber portion is but I keep cleaning it and oil keeps building up around it after a few hundred miles. Do you think it’s a big deal? Is this rubber section a common breaking point? Should I just leave it if it’s not really that bad?

Jerain · 06-05-2020, 09:15 AM

Just get a new (upgrade) chargepipe, it may be a leak or haircrack... I bet those DV connection O-rings are leaking boost as well...

Wolf 335 · 06-05-2020, 10:23 AM

Mine also gets a nice mist of oil coating but it's all over the rubber elbow.

I'm sure if you contact the charge pipe manufacturers that they would be able to sell you the silicone elbow.

Salzamani · 06-05-2020, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerain

Just get a new (upgrade) chargepipe, it may be a leak or haircrack... I bet those DV connection O-rings are leaking boost as well...

Oh wow! I never even considered that possibility. You’re probably right and the hoses that go to the DV are all so old and brittle looking. I’m just running stock and not really planning on running a tune for HP gain. I’m just too old for that. I notice a lot guys will change the charge pipe to an after market one. Is there a decent one that would suit my needs that you would recommend? Any details would be appreciated

Salzamani · 06-05-2020, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Mine also gets a nice mist of oil coating but it's all over the rubber elbow.

I'm sure if you contact the charge pipe manufacturers that they would be able to sell you the silicone elbow.

Thanks for your response. Not a bad idea. I wonder who makes them. They’re not listed as oem at FCP only the Geuine Bmw but you’re right someone must make them for BMW right?

Salzamani · 06-05-2020, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Mine also gets a nice mist of oil coating but it's all over the rubber elbow.

I'm sure if you contact the charge pipe manufacturers that they would be able to sell you the silicone elbow.

I remember seeing a video on YouTube that the guy had the original charge pipe but that section was replaced with an aftermarket one like as if he had gotten it from Autozone or something. It looked sturdy and all. That’s what I was kinda leaning to but Jerain brought up a good pint about the DV O rings...

alpnwss · 06-05-2020, 11:11 AM

Replace with aftermarket. They have broken even on stock boost and it will strand you if it does break. Replace for peace of mind if anything.

Salzamani · 06-05-2020, 11:30 AM

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Replace with aftermarket. They have broken even on stock boost and it will strand you if it does break. Replace for peace of mind if anything.

Good point.

Jerain · 06-05-2020, 01:42 PM

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Oh wow! I never even considered that possibility. You’re probably right and the hoses that go to the DV are all so old and brittle looking. I’m just running stock and not really planning on running a tune for HP gain. I’m just too old for that. I notice a lot guys will change the charge pipe to an after market one. Is there a decent one that would suit my needs that you would recommend? Any details would be appreciated

I have the FTP chargepipe, works perfect and best with new stock DV's (or aftermarket oem spec) and a new throttle body O-ring... Also make sure the methbungs are properly thightened.

Wolf 335 · 06-05-2020, 01:54 PM

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Thanks for your response. Not a bad idea. I wonder who makes them. They’re not listed as oem at FCP only the Geuine Bmw but you’re right someone must make them for BMW right?

Go on ecstuning.com, select your car and then search charge pipe.

Smgs1992 · 06-05-2020, 02:27 PM

Id just order a new chargepipe that retains oem DVs. Itll include a new rubber elbow and as others have said the stock chargepipe can fail even on stock pressure.
I can also look through my old parts i might still have my stock one if you paid for shipping.

Recoiletiquette · 06-05-2020, 03:29 PM

I also still have my stock one if u want it but I took the O ring off and metal clip thing so u would need those. It has some serious miles on it but it held up fine. I only replaced with a aftermarket one for peace of mind and I personally would suggest a upgrade before going stock again.

Salzamani · 06-05-2020, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Smgs1992

Id just order a new chargepipe that retains oem DVs. Itll include a new rubber elbow and as others have said the stock chargepipe can fail even on stock pressure.
I can also look through my old parts i might still have my stock one if you paid for shipping.

That’s very generous of you. How many miles do you think you had on it when you took it off?

Salzamani · 06-05-2020, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Recoiletiquette

I also still have my stock one if u want it but I took the O ring off and metal clip thing so u would need those. It has some serious miles on it but it held up fine. I only replaced with a aftermarket one for peace of mind and I personally would suggest a upgrade before going stock again.

Thanks man very cool of you. Great suggestion!

Smgs1992 · 06-05-2020, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Salzamani

That’s very generous of you. How many miles do you think you had on it when you took it off?

Around 90k miles

Salzamani · 06-05-2020, 06:15 PM

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Around 90k miles

I got 80k on mine and the plastic parts are like new to be honest I don’t rally see signs of wear. It’s just around that rubber elbow. I actually gave it a leak test with some water and it didn’t seep water yet oil does collect around the grooves. I think I’ll try to rebuild mine. Maybe replace the O rings and all the vacuum lines. Replace the elbow with some big hose or something... if I’m crazy someone stop me. Lol!

Sgop335 · 06-05-2020, 06:28 PM

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I got 80k on mine and the plastic parts are like new to be honest I don’t rally see signs of wear. It’s just around that rubber elbow. I actually gave it a leak test with some water and it didn’t seep water yet oil does collect around the grooves. I think I’ll try to rebuild mine. Maybe replace the O rings and all the vacuum lines. Replace the elbow with some big hose or something... if I’m crazy someone stop me. Lol!

Enjoy, 63mm / 2.5” 45deg, 4inch leg may need trimming

Salzamani · 06-05-2020, 06:34 PM

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Enjoy, 63mm / 2.5” 45deg, 4inch leg may need trimming

Wait tell me more.

Is that on your stock charge pipe?

Where did you find that elbow?

How much?

And is that with your stock Dv’s

CanadianTSi · 06-05-2020, 06:45 PM

The hard plastic portion is the part that will crack/explode so just replacing the rubber part is not solving anything.

Sgop335 · 06-05-2020, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Salzamani

Wait tell me more.

Is that on your stock charge pipe?

Where did you find that elbow?

How much?

And is that with your stock Dv’s

Yes stock cp. Ebay /amzn just look for what i typed, dont buy shorter leg will not fit. $15 or so

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