Bryan Anderson New Member 11 Member For: 2y 6m 27d Posted 29/09/21 07:24 AM Share Posted 29/09/21 07:24 AM Hi guys, have a small query, I have a BA turbo and struggle to keep the factory intake pipe connected to the turbo, have very large hose clips on it, but as I'm tightening them up they tend to just slide back off the turbo, Ford seemed a bit stingy with the lenght they have allowed on the turbo and the factory piping. Should I go aftermarket piping or is there a simpler fix, look forward to your comments. Bryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,128 Member For: 9y 2m 27d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 29/09/21 07:38 AM Share Posted 29/09/21 07:38 AM Clean the turbo and both the inside and outside of the pipe well, before attempting to tighten it. You will need to ensure the pipe is pushed on all the way before tightening the clamp. Make sure the clamp is pushed up to the edge of the pipe before tightening. This is probably where you are going wrong. Be patient and get it right before tightening, or you will likely have recurring issues. Yes it is a giant pita but that's cars for you. Finally, have a beer when you're done, or at the very least a strong cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Anderson New Member 11 Member For: 2y 6m 27d Posted 29/09/21 07:47 AM Author Share Posted 29/09/21 07:47 AM Thanks for that, I shall give it a crack🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,303 Member For: 16y 15d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 29/09/21 09:02 AM Share Posted 29/09/21 09:02 AM yep, like what puff said, the clamp must be behind the knurling completely and a clean mating surface or it'll slip over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjc Donating Members 2,812 Member For: 20y 7m 21d Gender: Male Location: Townsville Posted 30/09/21 03:21 AM Share Posted 30/09/21 03:21 AM Yes, if you are using the 1" or wider steel clamps they won't hold, especially on the throttle body as well. Just buy the original style clamps which are more than enough for just the intake and will also take more boost than most engines use (30psi easily for instance)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Anderson New Member 11 Member For: 2y 6m 27d Posted 04/10/21 06:25 AM Author Share Posted 04/10/21 06:25 AM Just a quick thank you to Puffwagon, K31th and bjc for their advise, It would appear I have managed to rectify the issue and calmly as well🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,128 Member For: 9y 2m 27d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 04/10/21 06:30 AM Share Posted 04/10/21 06:30 AM Good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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