Todays FAIL What should I do?

[gearhead750]

So I decided to install my CS SRI/TIP today. Everything was going fine until I pulled the little tube off of the boost control solenoid. I guess I went in dry and it didn't bite the pillow. The nipple on the BCV broke off with the stupid little hose. So here's a pic:



So I continued my install fail and put everything where it needs to be and just left the hose hanging on the top of the TIP as I now have nowhere else to put it. I flashed the stage 1 OTS CS SRI/TIP 93 map and went for a drive. No issues no CEL so what should I do? Is this going to be a problem? I also took a 3rd gear log. FP drops only on line 88 (internals will be here Friday) Thanks for your help.

todaylog.xls


BTW anyone attempting this instal should be very careful with that little hose on the BCV. It didn't take hardly anything to just snap it right off..

[bigriver]

There are tons of threads on this. Get a new part. Either oem or grimmspeed.

Removal of that hose is best done by slitting the hose.

[gearhead750]

Originally Posted by bigriver There are tons of threads on this. Get a new part. Either oem or grimmspeed. Removal of that hose is best done by slitting the hose.

Yup thanks. My lazy non searching ass just found that out. I suppose I shouldn't drive it anymore even though it's running ok?

[evilgrin]

Aargh! This EXACT problem was discussed prolifically in one of the most read sri install how-to's, dude did same thing. Pretty sure that's your wastegate solenoid valve, and I don't think it's good idea to drive the car like that (especially in boost). IIRC, the dude payed like 100 or so bucks for a new o.e. valve

[Bob-o]

I drove my car that way. You'll be fine, just stay out of boost. I'd get the grimspeed cause it has metal nipples, which won't break, and is a better quality product.

[Jhornbrook]

If your VIP get over too ms6 for sale thread and pick that kids up or call Eric or Jp from edgeautosport. Definitely get a grimmspeed as it will do everything you want and when you go big power it will help.

[EdgeAutosport.com]

We just got 50 grimmspeed 3 ports in stock

[tddvrrn]

@gearhead750 don't worry about it, you can drive your car fine that way. i bought my car used and had it for 3 months before i put a tip on. it turns out that hose was disconnected from the stock tip the whole time. plenty of hard driving. all that hose does is release a small amount of already registered air back into the intake. now, on your car, that air is getting vented, but it's such a small amount, i think it will hardly make a difference.

now, had you broken the other nipple, that connects to the wastegate, then you'd be in a more serious situation..

fwiw, i just gave my hose a little twist to get it off the bcs.. but i think the slit method is better, more foolproof, especially since i was replacing the too short stock hose with a longer one.

i'd just look around for a used/cheap oem

check:
Online Mazda Parts
Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market

[gearhead750]

OEM part ordered (got a deal) should be here in a few days. So two of you guys say don't drive it and one says no problem. I would really like to drive it, but I don't want to dick anything else up....... Frustrating. And I never thought to look here prior to install because I put a CS intake on my MZ3 a year ago and it was a breeze. CS should have had better instructions/warnings on this one, kinda disappointing. This install was one of life's pleasures I could have lived without. Oh well live and learn.

[captain slow]

Originally Posted by gearhead750 OEM part ordered (got a deal) should be here in a few days. So two of you guys say don't drive it and one says no problem. I would really like to drive it, but I don't want to dick anything else up....... Frustrating. And I never thought to look here prior to install because I put a CS intake on my MZ3 a year ago and it was a breeze. CS should have had better instructions/warnings on this one, kinda disappointing. This install was one of life's pleasures I could have lived without. Oh well live and learn.

I did that too, same nipple. That one goes back to the TIP. If it was the other one that goes to the WGA I would say don't drive. I super glued mine back on til my nearest dealership got one in. I stayed mostly out of boost but you're fine. I couldn't get the old BCS out without ripping the TIP out, so at least you get to practice that install again.

[Whiteboy]

JB weld FTMFW!

[Pseud0logik]

Are you hitting full boost without that tube? I forgot to reconnect mine once when I removed my TIP and I was only hitting 14psi until I hooked it back up.

[gearhead750]

Originally Posted by Pseud0logik Are you hitting full boost without that tube? I forgot to reconnect mine once when I removed my TIP and I was only hitting 14psi until I hooked it back up.

Yeah....look at the log I attached in the OP

[Pseud0logik]

Originally Posted by gearhead750 Yeah....look at the log I attached in the OP

Well OBVIOUSLY I could look at the log that you posted in the OP to answer my pointless question. Duh.

The log looks good, I wouldn't worry too much.

[dantes5823]

I broke mine and drove it to a locals house to get a grimmspeed. On the way i schooled this WRX and pulled like 4 cars on em...targeting 20psi held 18 like this. Car drove just fine.

[ASHMS3]

When I did my CS SRI/TIP install I am pretty sure I saw a warning in their instructions for that hose. Maybe I just knew about from here, anywho like others have said stay out of boost until its fixed.