Aftermarket charge pipe, easy way to block off bung holes?

jeddo45 · 03-03-2018, 02:46 PM

Hi community.

What's an easy but effective way to block off my bung holes on my charge pipe. I originally was using Teflon tape, however I messed up and screwed it down crooked and stripped the threading.

Anyone have any ideas?

GATORB8 · 03-03-2018, 03:04 PM

Try to chase the threads with a tap, I would think enough Teflon tape would still get a good enough seal after that. If that doesn't work, just drill and tap to the next thread size up.

jwalker87 · 03-03-2018, 03:21 PM

If you can get it off the car relatively easily and never intend on using it, you could also take it to a shop and have them weld over it. If you really buggered up the threads and don't have the correct drill/tap to correct, it may actually be easier.

TemjinX2 · 03-03-2018, 05:05 PM

i agree just go with a thread size bigger. telfon is fine long as its pretty tight

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GATORB8 Captain 225 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 2011 335is 6MT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [9.50]	Try to chase the threads with a tap, I would think enough Teflon tape would still get a good enough seal after that. If that doesn't work, just drill and tap to the next thread size up.
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TemjinX2 Major 521 Rep 1,484 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi e92 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Socal OC iTrader: (0)	i agree just go with a thread size bigger. telfon is fine long as its pretty tight __________________ Current Ride=2008 BMW 335xi 2017 BMW M240 Xdrive 2017 BMW M2 N55 6spd 2018 Infiniti Q60 Redsport AWD 2008 BMW 335ix
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