Coupler keeps blowing off

[Drummerboy]

The coupler on my cold side of my intercooler keeps blowing off at full boost. It's help on with a t bolt clamp, and its a straight coupler. I've tried tightening it down by hand as much as possible but it keeps happening.

What else can I do to keep it on? anything?

[imprtguy_94]

not that i know to much about general tech but when u tighten it down does it still have movement? do u try to see if its still loose?

[jdm-civic]

use two of the types you have to tighten with a flat head or a wrench......that shoild keep it on nice and tight. and make sure it not on the ridge and its fully seated as far back as possible

[nreggie454]

I have read that the metal in the clamps can expand in high temperatures, effectively loosening and causing the coupler to blow off. I searched on google for high temperature resistant ones and found these:
http://www.pdm-racing.com/products/hoses.html

Look at the Kodiak Heavy Duty Spring Loaded Bolt Clamps.

[EmminoDaGreat]

Bead roll it, or flare the end of the piece of pipe w/ pliers so that it cant slide when tightened.

[Stol3n]

Bead roll it, or flare the end of the piece of pipe w/ pliers so that it cant slide when tightened.

this.

[dallasb84]

try krazy glue...... it can glue a bowling ball to a cieling.

[Patterson]

try krazy glue...... it can glue a bowling ball to a cieling.:lmfao:

but really use something like a 3m spray glue (light coat) i've even seen people use hair spray. then tighten it down good and you shouldn't have a problem

[Turbodude06]

:lmfao:

but really use something like a 3m spray glue (light coat) i've even seen people use hair spray. then tighten it down good and you shouldn't have a problem

^yep but sand the area down first too gives it a better surface to grab to... And If u still have a problem with hair spray use some gasket maker(permatex), but sand it first no matter what cause most pipes are chrome and smooth....:goodjob:

[tnomud]

I have used hairspray. do not use 3M, it can get into piping and is needed on both surfaces, not just the pip. 3M has a hard time bonding to bellows

[Patterson]

I have used hairspray. do not use 3M, it can get into piping and is needed on both surfaces, not just the pip. 3M has a hard time bonding to bellows

there you go.:goodjob: i've done one with 3m trim adhesive (gorilla snot) i just figured the spray would work.

[EmminoDaGreat]

Lol. superglue..

[Drummerboy]

The pipe has a lip on it, but I may try to make it a bit more agressive so it will hold better.

I'll also try the hairspray Idea. But my pipes are powder coated, not chrome silly. lol

[MugenCrx]

http://www.rgrayclamps.com/hdhoseclamps.htm it will work perfect for you very heavy duty I have personal exsperience with these clamps you can get these at truck parts stores or wherever

[dallasb84]

i was joking......but.......nvm

[Linchmob]

Bead roll it, or flare the end of the piece of pipe w/ pliers so that it cant slide when tightened.
yep i am installing an intercooler now, I was told too that the ends need to be bead rolled. If it's just a piece of pipe it's going to slide right off

[00 blk G20t]

yup done the superglue thing one time going to the track with a DSM buddy. super glue worked for the whole day at the strip.

[jdm-civic]

jb weld,zipties, and duct tape