I don't need to be told to not fit a bov. However I do want to try it, if I don't like it I'll go back to my recirc.

I have recently bought a bov off someone on here, I have asked the person if they had any problems and they said no. I seem to be having fitting issues, it's catching on the inlet manifold. So it won't bolt onto the intercooler.

I've even had a friend take a look at it who is quite handy when it comes to cars. The only thing he suggested was perhaps it came off an STI ? Maybe because the STI intercooler is bigger it might sit higher so it doesn't catch on the inlet manifold ?

Any advice would be great, I would get pictures however my car is going back to the garage for afew says today so will have to get pictures when I get it back.

 

Loosen the intercooler bolts and the rubber pipe into it. There is some movement. Fit the dv and then tighten them back up.

 

I already did this, the bov will attach, when putting the intercooler back in place though, it won't go in place because the bov is hitting the inlet manifold

 

Can the garage you are taking the car to take a look?

 

Would I risk asking them after the Air lock thread lol

 

Is it a new age or classic ? You can get an extension pipe to avoid this issue. I have the pipe and DV for mine that I have removed as I went back to a standard Recirc if its of any use to you ?

 

Lol, my thoughts exactly.

It's a newage. I've seen different type of flanges that have some sort of lip at the bottom of the flange to help make it point up abit more ? Don't know if I want my bov on a extension pipe bouncing round ?

Thanks

 

My thought was the same but they are supplied with a specific clamp to stop that from happening. It holds it but does not compress the pipe in anyway.

 

 

Don't suppose you know the name of this extension kit ? Or a weblink where I can look into one ?

Thanks

 

I don't mate but that one is for sale if you want to PM me

 

It will definitely fit right ? Don't wanna get stung again

Thanks

 

It will indeed mate that is on my 02 sti

 

Hi dude don't forget to replace the gasket in middle only a couple of quid genuine from icp or any1 else that stocks it hope you all the best mate 4 tomorrow