Question About M50 Intake Connection.....

[ryan roopnarine]

sorry, there is some play in there, but it is rather insignificant. it is like 2-3 mm along the rotational circumference of the nipple. really not much at all.

[Jon K]

My manifold sees 9.5 psi of boost - i assume the clip is adequate to hold that, since I continuously make 9.5 psi.

[Dave M]

its a weird design, dave. im not trying to insult your intelligence, there. i put it on with the intake manifold on, and i found that there is one "engage" position, where the clip engages, but it still flops around, and one "hard push" position beyond that, where the o ring finally seats, and the assembly no longer moves. i know how much play is in there, because i put it on with the intake manifold on. let me say, that i have no lower mounting ring for my icv, but the nipple you are having an issue with is in there solidly (ie, no movement when inserted fully) to hold the icv and its hose up (and that assembly is somewhat significant and weighty). i took the icv and hose off a second time in july/august, and it still didn't have any play then. i know that the design doesn't LOOK substantial enough to "clip" firmly in place, but it did once i seated it properly and pushed it on with enough force.

No offence taken. If its a case of pushing harder, I can be smart like tractor After work this evening, while the country decides you our new Prime Minister will be, I'll go out to try again and take pics.

Thanks again,

Dave M