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Well, it's not an easy job, but it fits. I've did that "job" several times with Samco silicon hose and another one with non branded silicone hose. No need to heat it up. Try to push it hard and at the same time turn. And it slips on the TB.
You're just not persistent enought :D
Finally, try to use some kind of leverage tool. Did that once but there's no need for it actually.
Look at how beautiful 76 mm hose sits on OEM 80 mm TB.
Silicon lubricant should help no end :)
I agree that yours looks great - maybe I am not strong enough!
No - It won't go on for me! Epic fail. Hmmm. Its not even close really, the one I have just isn't very flexible..
OK, odd suggestion but can you trim or file out some of the inside?
Mine's arrived yesterday.
I'm trying to fit in a spare TB I've but seems impossible.
It's non branded, maybe isn't as flexible as Samco... or maybe I'm weak as Jim!
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Originally Posted by jimnielsen
I was searching for my boost leak yesterday and took the chance to measure the TB and the pipe.
TB: 80mm but needs to go over an 84mm ridge
Pipe: 64mm but needs to go over a 67mm ridge
I think an 82 - 65 reducer elbow might be better - if available.
Thanks Jack - I searched everywhere for an 80mm - 64mm 90 degree reducer elbow (thats 3.125" to 2.5") Could not find one. So I bought a simple 3.125" 90 degree elbow - and I am going to modify the 2.5 inch SS tube that I use to that it terminates in 3.125" as well.
jim.
What about this?
Looks like you could get away with that :)
In the end, I decided to flare the stainless steel tube so that I can just use a regular 80mm 90 degree bend. they are easy to get and I can actually get them to go on!!
jim..