Too old/wrong 3 Stage Intake Manifold? Updated: With Solution

jc_bmw · 04-17-2014, 10:02 PM

Finally got it installed! Didn't break any vent hose.... so now I got a spare vent hose.

In terms of fabricating a plug since I got the older intake manifold with one port, I went to Lowes and picture up The Hillman Group Rubber Plug (I believe it was size #1). Came in a two pack for around $2. I put a little adhesive on it then jammed it in then put a heat shrink on top of it and a zip tie. So hopefully this sucker won't go anywhere.

What a pain in the ass to install... The electrical junction box under the throttle body was impossible to take off.

dgritti · 04-14-2015, 10:29 PM

Hey so I know it's been some time since this was posted but I was curious to see if you had any issues after camping the one part of the hose.

jc_bmw · 04-14-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dgritti

Hey so I know it's been some time since this was posted but I was curious to see if you had any issues after camping the one part of the hose.

No issues, car still running strong, no leaks

dgritti · 04-14-2015, 11:51 PM

Cool man I got the same one and I didn't want mine to like have a leak
But I already have a vacuum leak some where anyhow so I gotta find it any how

jc_bmw · 02-05-2018, 02:12 PM

Updated the photo links

GoDores · 09-03-2019, 10:54 PM

Thanks for the thread. I had the same issue.

One thing I found by accident: the windshield wiper nut cap (p/n 52108119867) is exactly the right size to cap off the extra port on the vacuum hose. I put a ring of super glue around it before final installation but the fit was so snug that I think it would have stayed in place regardless.

04-17-2014, 10:02 PM	#23
jc_bmw First Lieutenant 59 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i E90 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Markham, Ontario iTrader: (3)	Finally got it installed! Didn't break any vent hose.... so now I got a spare vent hose. In terms of fabricating a plug since I got the older intake manifold with one port, I went to Lowes and picture up The Hillman Group Rubber Plug (I believe it was size #1). Came in a two pack for around $2. I put a little adhesive on it then jammed it in then put a heat shrink on top of it and a zip tie. So hopefully this sucker won't go anywhere. What a pain in the ass to install... The electrical junction box under the throttle body was impossible to take off.
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dgritti Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 328i e90 jet black sedan Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: arizona iTrader: (0)	Hey so I know it's been some time since this was posted but I was curious to see if you had any issues after camping the one part of the hose.
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04-14-2015, 11:51 PM	#26
dgritti Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 328i e90 jet black sedan Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: arizona iTrader: (0)	Cool man I got the same one and I didn't want mine to like have a leak But I already have a vacuum leak some where anyhow so I gotta find it any how
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02-05-2018, 02:12 PM	#27
jc_bmw First Lieutenant 59 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i E90 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Markham, Ontario iTrader: (3)	Updated the photo links __________________ 09 E90 328i 3IM, Eurocharged, K&N, 80W LED Angel Coding: Digi Speed, Express Up Fob, Wipe Wash Count, Weather Station, Headlight Sensitivity
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09-03-2019, 10:54 PM	#28
GoDores Enlisted Member 21 Rep 44 Posts Drives: E91 328xi with 3 pedals Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the thread. I had the same issue. One thing I found by accident: the windshield wiper nut cap (p/n 52108119867) is exactly the right size to cap off the extra port on the vacuum hose. I put a ring of super glue around it before final installation but the fit was so snug that I think it would have stayed in place regardless.
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