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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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Will this damage anything?

I have the HPF lower intercooler pipe, and I've never been able to get it to fit right. I've had it come off twice, and have had to take it off to let the factory rep look at my car to replace my rear end components.

Anyway, I put it back on again this morning, and this is the best fitment I can get of this coupler. Do you think it will damage anything? This is connecting the turbo charge pipe to the lower intercooler pipe.
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 09:34 AM
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Are you asking will the t-bolt clamps damage anything?
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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No, those are clearing. The only thing I wonder is if this set up sitting like this will either damage the coupling, and cause issues later, or something along those lines.
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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if it pops off again spray hairspray inside the coupler and let it get tacky and then put it on and make sure the t bolt is past the rolled edge and you should be money
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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I don't thikn it will come off again, but I'm just concerned about how it is bent like it is. Its about 6-8 degrees off IMO.
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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It won't damage anything. The absolute worst that will happen is the hose coming off, and not flowing absolutely smoothly.

Nothing to worry about.
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 08:50 AM
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It looks like it should be fine. Hard to tell by the picture. As long as its not popping off, it should have enuff flex in the couplers not to damage anything.
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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Thanks Everett
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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I just got your message sorry bro, you still need help? I've been busy with school all weekend my bad, let me know

Brandon
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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It should be fine my buddy had the same problem with his srt4. But as long as it stays it will be fine. If it comes off you just have to put it back on, thats it.
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