Front Mount Intercooler

[DGF264]

Josh what size is the OD of the darkside coupling? If it's 64mm I'm gonna have the same prob lol did u use an o ring? And if it's come out slightly/oil coming out..surely you'll be leaking boost also?

 

[Joshkcupra]

Yep, I'm not sure what the diameter is of the pipe I'm afraid mate, it was leaking boost yes. I stuck it back it and tightened it all up so I'm hoping I have inserted it properly, if it comes out again then they can refund me.

 

[banksy21]

 

[DGF264]

Pic above shows OE coupler 64mm against the CM coupler 68mm (cheers Ben lol)

 

[Dan FR]

Looks pretty definitive to me. The Intercooler seller didn't half get them wrong then!!!

 

[Joshkcupra]

The intercooler seller is selling them for the mark 5 golf GTI, was the pipe diameter for those any different?

 

[Dan FR]

Same engine and pipework as in my FR, no way would it be bigger than the Cupra setup. Will see how mine goes on Saturday

 

[banksy21]

 

[Dan FR]

My silicone is the same and it just about slides over the china couplers that are over 63mm, so Type E it is then chaps

My CM one arrived today, its identical to the china coupler i modified, so will be going back. I think i'll be ok with my old one from my PD130

 

[banksy21]

ive just ordred a type E just hope this one fits

 

[Joshkcupra]

Any update on this guys, as I will need to order a new one asap! Is type E the correct one?

Taaa

 

[banksy21]

I ordered a type E on Thursday night so will update when it arrives.

 

[DGF264]

Same lol..just waiting for type E to arrive. Popped my boost pipe out/off yesterday as well bloody scary lol..car cut out and everything!!

 

[Dan FR]

I'll be fitting mine today so will be able to tell you later. I have both the China 68mm couplings and and a 64mm coupling from my old Golf so will see if it fits

 

[DGF264]

New Type E coupling arrived. 64-63. Took my bloody silicone S bend boost pipe out of my bag this morning though didn't I lol..so I can't fit it at work. Will have to wait a day or so Grrr! Lol

 

[banksy21]

my 'E' coupler has arrived. time to get this bad boy fitted.

 

[DGF264]

Pics and progress updates Ben please lol.. Fingers x'ed!!

 

[Joshkcupra]

It's so handy to be part of the online forums when **** like this happens haha

 

[banksy21]

on my bacon butty break...........the E type coupler fits perfect.

 

[Joshkcupra]

Does the clips allow for it to be fixed with the horse shoe clips? As I don't think the one I've got on mine from Darkside allows for the horseshoe clip to wrap around and lock it in place