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Offline Dave_IOW

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Mikalor clamps and FMIC
« on: 16 December 2010, 18:19 »
F**king things, i am so pi**ed off, the last week or so, i have had mikalor clamps come off more times than i care to remember.

As soon as this does, car obviously cuts out as no air being forced through intercooler.

I have done them up so tight everytime, roughed up the polished tube where the silicone joins it to give it some bite, and still comes off!

Im only at stage 1, whats going to happen at stage 2 and 22 psi?

Thought mikalor clamps were the dogs danglers!

Been left pushing silicone back over pipe at the side of the road, in the dark, then creeping home at the lowest possible speed and revs, so i dont have to do it all over again.

Locktite or something between pipe and silicone, is that really the answer??
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Re: Mikalor clamps and FMIC
« Reply #1 on: 16 December 2010, 18:25 »
are the intercooler pipes not beaded?

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Re: Mikalor clamps and FMIC
« Reply #2 on: 16 December 2010, 18:26 »
no, i have tried to slightly do it myself at the ends but has made no difference. Bought from a respected member on here..
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Re: Mikalor clamps and FMIC
« Reply #3 on: 16 December 2010, 18:30 »
double up the clips or get the pipes beaded properly. It may have worked fine previously but stuff wears.. there just isn't enough friction there to hold it on.

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Re: Mikalor clamps and FMIC
« Reply #4 on: 16 December 2010, 20:22 »
well i hope it dont do this when i get mine on dave or it will be coming strait back off f**k that nonsense  never mind atleast ur saving on the fuel by taking ur time fella  :grin:


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Re: Mikalor clamps and FMIC
« Reply #5 on: 16 December 2010, 20:34 »
Think you should be ok with ebay job, mine came with different pipes which seem to be causing the problem  :sad:
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Re: Mikalor clamps and FMIC
« Reply #6 on: 16 December 2010, 20:48 »
ah not good then mate i hope mines ok fink il really go to town on tightening the clamps


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Re: Mikalor clamps and FMIC
« Reply #7 on: 17 December 2010, 11:34 »
although i did have a b!tch at these for not holding mine, its not the problem and i strongly suggest these for any intercooler  :smiley:

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Performance/Engine_Bay_Parts_&_Accessories/Hose_Clamps_&_Fittings/Mikalor_Stainless_Clamps/1614/3800
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Re: Mikalor clamps and FMIC
« Reply #8 on: 17 December 2010, 13:02 »
all sorted then mate?


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Re: Mikalor clamps and FMIC
« Reply #9 on: 17 December 2010, 13:06 »
there was a guide somewhere on how to make your own crimping tool to make the rings on the pipes.. very simple, all you need is a welder..
read here.
http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1865012