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DIY | Replacement of pancake SMIC pipe

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  • DIY | Replacement of pancake SMIC pipe

    As promissed - here is my idiots guide to installing the upgraded pipe to replace the dreaded OEM pancake shape pipe that is very restrictive.

    Before starting, go to the hardware store and get yourself another 70-90 screw hose clamp just in case. It'll cost you all of $2.50 but could save you hours of frustration.

    On with the show...

    Firstly jack up the front end of your car and get it onto axel stands NOT like mine is in this picture:

    BIG NO NO!!!


    Don't be lazy - make sure you remove the front drivers side wheel even though you don't have to. It will make your life so much easier if you do.

    In the lower quadrant of the right hand side of the guard you will see the OEM pipe. It's atached to rubber pipe at either end with screw clamps. Git a 10mm spanner and undo the nut that holds the pipe up. I found that mine wasn't attached so i suspect mine has been off before and never put back on right.

    Here's the old and the new:



    You should then be able to pull the pipe down a bit and you can undo the screw clamp that sits on the top closest to the engine bay. When I tried to re-atach this one I found it was too small and couldn't get it back on. Well touch back on this shortly.

    Next undo the screw clamp attaching the rubber tube to the intercooler. You should now be able to remove the pipe with the small rubber pipe attached.



    Remove the rubber tubing and place it onto your new one. Put the clamp on but down tighten it yet. Just do it up so you can still spin it around the pipe.

    Insert the pipe back into the tube running from the turbo. This one is a pain to fit and I suggest using the new clamp on this or the larger one that attaches the rubber tube to the intercooler incase you didn't take my advice earlier. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CLAMP ON BEFORE GETTING THIS IN. Once you get the pipe in tighten the clamp so it has some grip and stays put whilst you wiggle it around geting it into the right position (i.s. so it can still move a bit with some force). Also make sure the strap tightens to the right as it makes it easier to do up.

    You should still have a fair bit of play and should now be able to fit the tube back over the intercooler inlet.

    Make sure you get it all positioned correctly, then double check it again. Lift the pipe back up to where it should be positioned and make sure you aren't forcing any of the tubing to bend or fold. Once you are happy, tighten first the screw clamp on the intercooler inlet. This will still allow you plenty of play to further position the pipe.
    Last edited by 99gti; 19-11-2007, 08:33 PM.
    Originally posted by Whubbsie
    There is nothing better than a polo badge, thats why you will notice Veyron drivers with polo gti badges.... they know where the true sizzles at!

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    Now tighten the top closest inside the engine bay. Again make sure your positioning is good. Look for things like the screw itself wont be rubbing against the drive shafte (it squeals if it does) once the suspensions squishes back up.




    Now tightent the one that conects the pipe to the intercooler . Again, once your happy with the positioning tighten them all with a 7mm socket.



    Lift it up into position and install the 10mm nut and rubber piece that holds it ull up into place and voila.

    Originally posted by Whubbsie
    There is nothing better than a polo badge, thats why you will notice Veyron drivers with polo gti badges.... they know where the true sizzles at!

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    • #3
      Nice write-up mate, I'll refer to this when I tackle mine on the weekend. Does your car sound/feel much different?

      Cheers,

      Snowy

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      • #4
        Originally posted by No457 Snowy View Post
        Nice write-up mate, I'll refer to this when I tackle mine on the weekend. Does your car sound/feel much different?

        Cheers,

        Snowy
        Yes to both! You can definetly hear the turbo spool up more as I think the old one acted as a muffler and the extra squeal from the tyres asured me of the extra kick. It would call it a massive difference, but a noticable one and well worth the effort. Thanks again Ian.

        Oh - forgot to mention. Once it's all done, remove the Renehaus stickers from the box and attach to windscreen
        Originally posted by Whubbsie
        There is nothing better than a polo badge, thats why you will notice Veyron drivers with polo gti badges.... they know where the true sizzles at!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by 99gti View Post

          Oh - forgot to mention. Once it's all done, remove the Renehaus stickers from the box and attach to windscreen
          haha!

          i should mention, i do have proper rennenhaus vinyl decals if people are really keen to stick them on....

          top write up mate!

          cheers - ian
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          • #6
            I'm doing this now and I cant get that ****ing 10mm bolt bolt undone!! :|

            ARGH.

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            • #7
              That was probably the easiest one to get to. Use the force luke - use the force!
              Originally posted by Whubbsie
              There is nothing better than a polo badge, thats why you will notice Veyron drivers with polo gti badges.... they know where the true sizzles at!

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              • #8
                spray some wd40 on it,leave for 5 minutes then use the force!!!

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                • #9
                  while your there

                  while your there clean you chassis rails i did (very anal) looks better clean
                  mk4 the mods begin for round 2 hahahha

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                  • #10
                    Ah the bolt turns and turns and turns and turns and turns.

                    Nothing to grab on the other end either.

                    I'm going to leave it for now - I've got seb doing suspension and some other work shortly, i'll ask him to have a crack at it.

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                    • #11
                      Has anyone else put theirs in yet ?

                      Side question, anyone with 18" rims put it on ?
                      Last edited by DIDZ; 21-01-2008, 08:07 AM. Reason: Spelling rage
                      -DIDZ

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                      • #12
                        Yea seb fitted mine

                        i also have 18s

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by DIDZ View Post
                          Has anyone else put theirs in yet ?

                          Side question, anyone with 18" rims put it on ?
                          i had 19s no prob
                          mk4 the mods begin for round 2 hahahha

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