APR Intercooler installed -but what is this?

[Brexin]

As i said in an earlier post, i had the same issue. APR asked me to send them pictures of how i fixed the issue but they haven't did anything with them (as far as i can tell) so....here you go! Any questions hit me up. OH, and remember to get metric bolts, just take the original APR bolt to a bolt store and they'll give you the right stuff, i didn't and failed the first attempt at a fix.

[/url] The Culprit by Brexxin, on Flickr[/IMG]

[/url] IC Against Radiator by Brexxin, on Flickr[/IMG]

Stock Gap Example by Brexxin, on Flickr

Shows That Bolt is Too Short by Brexxin, on Flickr

1 Inch Bolt Without Spacers by Brexxin, on Flickr

1 Inch Bolt With Spacers by Brexxin, on Flickr

Full Install Gap by Brexxin, on Flickr

[/url] Full Install Gap 2 by Brexxin, on Flickr[/IMG]

 

[Brexin]

And technically i used 6 washers. On the last picture you can see i added one on the radiator side but didn't when i originally sized up the 5 washers.

 

[Bcon]

Thanks for posting the pics Brexin!

 

[Brexin]

Thanks for posting the pics Brexin!

No problem. once in flickr you can right click the pic to see larger views (if you or others reading this didn't know).

 

[SetInMotion]

It's weird, because the sensor on my radiator was definitely thinner than that. I was able to get away with 3 washers and I used the APR bolts. I also had to trim a little plastic off the core support where the tubular end of the AC condenser sits at the top near the hood, although that might not apply to MK6's.

 

[mlody91]

OP, any issues with the intercooler not allowing your CAI to be properly bolted to the air vent? I have about an inch gap between my carbonio intake and the air vent in the grille and it's throwing a P0101 code. Wondering if you ran into the same issue.

 

[Brexin]

OP, any issues with the intercooler not allowing your CAI to be properly bolted to the air vent? I have about an inch gap between my carbonio intake and the air vent in the grille and it's throwing a P0101 code. Wondering if you ran into the same issue.

Did you just install the intake for the first time?

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[mlody91]

Did you just install the intake for the first time?

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No it was already installed a while back ago. Had to disconnect it to take off the grill, bumper, etc. and then when I tried to bolt it back on the intercooler pushed a/c fan assembly an inch far back that I can't connect it back to the air vent.

 

[Brexin]

No it was already installed a while back ago. Had to disconnect it to take off the grill, bumper, etc. and then when I tried to bolt it back on the intercooler pushed a/c fan assembly an inch far back that I can't connect it back to the air vent.

So you installed the intercooler and Now it won't go back on?

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[mlody91]

So you installed the intercooler and Now it won't go back on?

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Yes, it's pushing the a/c fan assembly and radiator back about an inch and now the carbonio won't bolt back on. Any help? I'm hoping gorilla tape is not my only option.

 

[Brexin]

By far back I'm assuming you mean the space is too scrunched for the intake. Slide the hoses on further. Wait one I'll take a picture of mine

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[Brexin]

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[mlody91]

I wish it were that easy but if you look at the carbonio shell, it dips a bit before it connects to the air vent and sits snuggly on top of the A/c fan assembly. Because of this slight dip, sliding the hoses won't do me any good. I'll see if I can take a picture tomorrow before work.

 

[mlody91]

Ok so I woke up a bit late and didn't have time to take any pics, but I have about explained it as best I can. Has anyone else run into this issue?

 

[Bcon]

Ok so I woke up a bit late and didn't have time to take any pics, but I have about explained it as best I can. Has anyone else run into this issue?

Sorry, haven't checked the forum for a bit.

I'm still running the stock intake, so I can't help with the Carbonio. I didn't have any issues with the fit of the stock intake.