Active Autowerke Plenum removal

drifttube123 · 10-11-2020, 10:59 PM

Hi all,

I need some help removing the AA supercharger plenum to replace the throttle actuators. The intake is off, oil separators are off and itb ring clamps are loosened. I also disconnected a sensor wire underneath the right blow off valve. Is there anything still holding the plenum on?

Adriano917 · 10-11-2020, 11:32 PM

Intake manifold tends to stick to the throttle body rubber on the clamps, if everything is disconnected just give it a good pull.

darkbmw · 10-12-2020, 06:21 PM

A big can of man

Davisca455 · 10-12-2020, 09:21 PM

My G-Power kit has 3 bent sheet metal brackets that hold it down to the engine, located at the front passenger side, front driver side and rear driver side.
I assume that because the plenum is now pressurized, they didn't think the hose clamps were sufficient to keep the plenum from getting blown off?
Did you look around the corners of your plenum to see if there are any hidden brackets?

(The picture is of the front passenger side)

amrazM · 10-13-2020, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davisca455

My G-Power kit has 3 bent sheet metal brackets that hold it down to the engine, located at the front passenger side, front driver side and rear driver side.
I assume that because the plenum is now pressurized, they didn't think the hose clamps were sufficient to keep the plenum from getting blown off?
Did you look around the corners of your plenum to see if there are any hidden brackets?

(The picture is of the front passenger side)

I think only gpower utilizes tie downs on the manifold.

drifttube123 · 10-17-2020, 06:47 PM

Thanks all. Only the six ring clamps hold the plenum on. The plenum itself probably weighs 30lbs making it harder to remove.

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Davisca455 Captain 2208 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Davis, California iTrader: (0)	My G-Power kit has 3 bent sheet metal brackets that hold it down to the engine, located at the front passenger side, front driver side and rear driver side. I assume that because the plenum is now pressurized, they didn't think the hose clamps were sufficient to keep the plenum from getting blown off? Did you look around the corners of your plenum to see if there are any hidden brackets? (The picture is of the front passenger side) Attached Images __________________ Chris, 2008 E92
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drifttube123 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: e93 AA Stage 1 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks all. Only the six ring clamps hold the plenum on. The plenum itself probably weighs 30lbs making it harder to remove.
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