Coupler keeps blowing off
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?
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?
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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
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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.
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Bead roll it, or flare the end of the piece of pipe w/ pliers so that it cant slide when tightened.
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this.Originally Posted by EmminoDaGreat
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
try krazy glue...... it can glue a bowling ball to a cieling.
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....
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
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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.
Lol. superglue..
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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
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
i was joking......but.......nvm
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.
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