trying to re-install stock intake HELP!

hov333 · 12-17-2008, 07:27 PM

I'm going into the dealer tomorrow so i'm reverting back to stock. I just spent 30 min trying to get the goddamn intake housing pipes to fit into the plastic tubes.

They're basically the same size and i just cant get it to fit.

Can anyone give me any suggestions? I tried heating the tubes but that doesnt help either. there's no give at ALL!

i'm about to drive this car off a cliff!...or just drive it into the dealer with my dual cones

hov

mschu19 · 12-17-2008, 07:29 PM

what i did is there is a flat piece behind the intake against the windsheld, i toook that whole piece off and it made it easier to get to the back tube that connects to airboxx

McLuVan · 12-17-2008, 07:29 PM

I believe people drive into the dealer with dual cones

OpenFlash · 12-17-2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hov333

I'm going into the dealer tomorrow so i'm reverting back to stock. I just spent 30 min trying to get the goddamn intake housing pipes to fit into the plastic tubes.

They're basically the same size and i just cant get it to fit.

Can anyone give me any suggestions? I tried heating the tubes but that doesnt help either. there's no give at ALL!

i'm about to drive this car off a cliff!...or just drive it into the dealer with my dual cones

hov

The intake tubes should slip right over the the pipes on the airbox without any real effort. Just loosen the hose clamps up a lot so they rotate freely. Mount the airbox on top of the intake manifold (it will "click" down) and pull the intake tubes up over the airbox pipes as if you were putting on socks. Shouldn't have to do anything more than that. Maybe I'm misunderstanding you?

Shiv

cu_north · 12-17-2008, 08:23 PM

I specifically asked my SA what would happen if I came in with aftermarket intake and he said nothing. As long as I don't come in with an issue that can be blamed on aftermarket intake. I figure I'll leave it in. That is, when I get one.

What are you going in for?

BES335xi · 12-17-2008, 08:33 PM

Drive with it like that, they wont say shit, just make sure you take out the Tune though...

JB335 · 12-17-2008, 08:34 PM

My dealership was 100% fine with me having an intake. You do not need to take it off. I even asked before installing it and they said "No worries, just don't tune it."

heh

Ilma · 12-17-2008, 08:49 PM

Wonder if the couplers are still in place?

The metal tubes that slide into your cone filter and the intake tube.

SfValley335i · 12-17-2008, 09:12 PM

Since the intake hose is made of Plastic, it shrinks a little when you install a cone filter. Atleast that was the case with mine.

Just use some KY and it should slip right on.

bubbletea 4 me · 12-17-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SfValley335i

Just use some KY and it should slip right on.

ohsnapITZe92 · 12-17-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SfValley335i

Since the intake hose is made of Plastic, it shrinks a little when you install a cone filter. Atleast that was the case with mine.

Just use some KY and it should slip right on.

nothing KY cant handle...

Mr. 5 · 12-17-2008, 10:56 PM

I had the same issue as the OP.
The problem is that when installing aftermarket pipes into the OEM tubing, the tubing crimps up a bit when tightening the clamps down.

You don't realize this is happening since it's so slight, but since the OEM box piping fits so perfectly into the stock tubing then you will have somewhat of an issue trying to fit it back on if the tubing is crimped just a bit.

I had the AFE on for a while and when going back to stock, it was really hard to get the tubing over the pipes.

I got a heat gun and heated up the tubing quite a bit. This helped a lot.
I know you tried doing this but try to do it again but heat up the tubing more and more so it fits over the piping.

I honestly think that a lot of people are going to have this issue if they go back to the stock box at one point in time.
BTW, oil, wd40 and other lubs did not work.
The heat was the best option.

tmw139 · 12-17-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. 5

I had the AFE on for a while and when going back to stock, it was really hard to get the tubing over the pipes.

I honestly think that a lot of people are going to have this issue if they go back to the stock box at one point in time.

+1

Had to install the stock box this past weekend after having the AFE on for awhile and it was a

B

TCH...

Tito335i · 12-18-2008, 12:02 AM

I driving in with my intake and no problem

exidisjon · 12-18-2008, 12:13 AM

I just had the same problem two days ago and decided put AFE back in...The stock tubing wont go in like its kinda short. The piping towards the inside of the car is not easy to get your hand in either. I had a hard time and just put he AFE back in. Gotta wait till my other intake comes to change it.

mmmotornutz · 12-18-2008, 12:38 AM

I had the same issue last night. Do the rear tube first then the front tube. It will be a tight fit. You will have to muscle it back on. I grabbed one end of the box and grabbed the intake pipes and squeezed them together.

darkphantom · 12-18-2008, 01:02 AM

oh shit! LOL I thought this was only me...good thing the OP posted this. I spent literally 2 hours some few weeks ago trying to fit the stock box back on and fking piece of shit wouldn't fit! T_T RAWR! the rear one mainly the front was fine...

exidisjon · 12-18-2008, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

oh shit! LOL I thought this was only me...good thing the OP posted this. I spent literally 2 hours some few weeks ago trying to fit the stock box back on and fking piece of shit wouldn't fit! T_T RAWR! the rear one mainly the front was fine...

LOL so ironic how alot of people went thru this very recently.. LOL it was a bitch to do.. And i STILL couldnt do it..

darkphantom · 12-18-2008, 01:12 AM

^I'm going to get a small kid and shove him into the engine bay, and tell him to hold fast...hehe

hov333 · 12-18-2008, 01:33 AM

damn looks like im not the only one here with this problem. Yes all clamps are loose btw ... I'll ask my SA if its ok, it would def same me the extra effort. thanks for all the input!

maui86 · 12-18-2008, 01:35 AM

exactly what mr.5 said. i have an AFE intake and since the plastic runner is smaller than the stocker you have to tighten the clamp alot more than the stock one which after time seems to sorta mold into the new, smaller diameter. first, i thought it was like what shiv said, but i soon realized after having the clamp totally off the pipe it was still being a bastard.
i dont have a heat gun so i wasn't as fortunate as mr.5. took me an hr or so to force her back in..what i did was focus on the back first and had one hand holding the rear tube and the other shoving the stocker back in it, then put the front one sorta in and pushed it on the manifold posts then forced the rest in. PITA, but it worked...im not putting the stocker back in period...

teri

ps...i stood on the drivers side while doing this and take the AC filter cover stuff off...it will help alot!

Dan335i · 12-18-2008, 06:24 PM

I have taken my car in with my BMS intake and not a word was said to me.I would leave it on.

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hov333 Major 69 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	trying to re-install stock intake HELP! I'm going into the dealer tomorrow so i'm reverting back to stock. I just spent 30 min trying to get the goddamn intake housing pipes to fit into the plastic tubes. They're basically the same size and i just cant get it to fit. Can anyone give me any suggestions? I tried heating the tubes but that doesnt help either. there's no give at ALL! i'm about to drive this car off a cliff!...or just drive it into the dealer with my dual cones hov
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cu_north Seasoned Lurker 4 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Black/Black Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I specifically asked my SA what would happen if I came in with aftermarket intake and he said nothing. As long as I don't come in with an issue that can be blamed on aftermarket intake. I figure I'll leave it in. That is, when I get one. What are you going in for?
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Ilma Colonel 193 Rep 2,854 Posts Drives: 2023 M4 Competition Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0)	Wonder if the couplers are still in place? The metal tubes that slide into your cone filter and the intake tube.
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SfValley335i Colonel 167 Rep 2,409 Posts Drives: Current:135i Sold:335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels iTrader: (8)	Since the intake hose is made of Plastic, it shrinks a little when you install a cone filter. Atleast that was the case with mine. Just use some KY and it should slip right on.
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Mr. 5 Modder Raider 799 Rep 8,633 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surf City, HB iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [8.00]	I had the same issue as the OP. The problem is that when installing aftermarket pipes into the OEM tubing, the tubing crimps up a bit when tightening the clamps down. You don't realize this is happening since it's so slight, but since the OEM box piping fits so perfectly into the stock tubing then you will have somewhat of an issue trying to fit it back on if the tubing is crimped just a bit. I had the AFE on for a while and when going back to stock, it was really hard to get the tubing over the pipes. I got a heat gun and heated up the tubing quite a bit. This helped a lot. I know you tried doing this but try to do it again but heat up the tubing more and more so it fits over the piping. I honestly think that a lot of people are going to have this issue if they go back to the stock box at one point in time. BTW, oil, wd40 and other lubs did not work. The heat was the best option. __________________ e36 M3 Coupe, e36 325i Sedan e90 335i--SOLD Best 60-130-------------9.15 Seconds------------------WWW.MR5RACING.COM
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exidisjon PuffPuffPass 55 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: E92 335xi AW/Saddle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	I just had the same problem two days ago and decided put AFE back in...The stock tubing wont go in like its kinda short. The piping towards the inside of the car is not easy to get your hand in either. I had a hard time and just put he AFE back in. Gotta wait till my other intake comes to change it.
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mmmotornutz Lieutenant 5 Rep 479 Posts Drives: Montego 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I had the same issue last night. Do the rear tube first then the front tube. It will be a tight fit. You will have to muscle it back on. I grabbed one end of the box and grabbed the intake pipes and squeezed them together. __________________ Your friendly SF Bay Area JB3 Installer
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darkphantom Banned 625 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	oh shit! LOL I thought this was only me...good thing the OP posted this. I spent literally 2 hours some few weeks ago trying to fit the stock box back on and fking piece of shit wouldn't fit! T_T RAWR! the rear one mainly the front was fine...
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darkphantom Banned 625 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	^I'm going to get a small kid and shove him into the engine bay, and tell him to hold fast...hehe
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hov333 Major 69 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	damn looks like im not the only one here with this problem. Yes all clamps are loose btw ... I'll ask my SA if its ok, it would def same me the extra effort. thanks for all the input!
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12-18-2008, 01:35 AM	#21
maui86 Captain 38 Rep 738 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: paradise iTrader: (1)	exactly what mr.5 said. i have an AFE intake and since the plastic runner is smaller than the stocker you have to tighten the clamp alot more than the stock one which after time seems to sorta mold into the new, smaller diameter. first, i thought it was like what shiv said, but i soon realized after having the clamp totally off the pipe it was still being a bastard. i dont have a heat gun so i wasn't as fortunate as mr.5. took me an hr or so to force her back in..what i did was focus on the back first and had one hand holding the rear tube and the other shoving the stocker back in it, then put the front one sorta in and pushed it on the manifold posts then forced the rest in. PITA, but it worked...im not putting the stocker back in period... teri ps...i stood on the drivers side while doing this and take the AC filter cover stuff off...it will help alot! __________________ http://videos.streetfire.net/video/s...rays_37268.htm gotta do what i gotta do to get them donuts 04 spec-v: rip dec07
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Dan335i Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,786 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6MT,w/sp. pack. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: orange county NY iTrader: (2)	I have taken my car in with my BMS intake and not a word was said to me.I would leave it on.
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