Throttle body and intake manifold install tips

llama_of_doom · 11-20-2014, 03:11 PM

Hey I just changed the starter from my N52 and have yet to re-install the intake manifold and throttle body, both of which have rubber o-rings. I was wondering whats the correct thing to do when installing these o-ring gaskets, should they be lubricated or not? I checked with pelicanparts and they wrote me back stating that bmw did not mention adding a lubricant. I was just curious to see what other people have done. Thanks.

Taskmaster · 11-20-2014, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by llama_of_doom

Hey I just changed the starter from my N52 and have yet to re-install the intake manifold and throttle body, both of which have rubber o-rings. I was wondering whats the correct thing to do when installing these o-ring gaskets, should they be lubricated or not? I checked with pelicanparts and they wrote me back stating that bmw did not mention adding a lubricant. I was just curious to see what other people have done. Thanks.

I didn't use lube either.

DickBlisken · 11-20-2014, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by llama_of_doom

Hey I just changed the starter from my N52 and have yet to re-install the intake manifold and throttle body, both of which have rubber o-rings. I was wondering whats the correct thing to do when installing these o-ring gaskets, should they be lubricated or not? I checked with pelicanparts and they wrote me back stating that bmw did not mention adding a lubricant. I was just curious to see what other people have done. Thanks.

I put it in dry.

MBP0202 · 11-20-2014, 06:27 PM

^ +1

llama_of_doom · 11-22-2014, 12:16 PM

alright thanks for the feedback

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llama_of_doom Enlisted Member 4 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Nyc iTrader: (0)	Throttle body and intake manifold install tips Hey I just changed the starter from my N52 and have yet to re-install the intake manifold and throttle body, both of which have rubber o-rings. I was wondering whats the correct thing to do when installing these o-ring gaskets, should they be lubricated or not? I checked with pelicanparts and they wrote me back stating that bmw did not mention adding a lubricant. I was just curious to see what other people have done. Thanks.
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llama_of_doom Enlisted Member 4 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Nyc iTrader: (0)	alright thanks for the feedback
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