throttle bodies clamps k100

[yankeeone]

Hi, I took out the rubber connectors from the throttle bodies to the air box, they were cracked , I have new ones coming, how do I use the factory clamps? can I use the type that are one the bodies to the manifold?

Thanks
Brian

[deilenberger]

The one-time use crimp clamps BMW uses on the TB to rubber mount connection are called Oetiker Clamps - http://www.oetiker.com/content.asp?l=4&idNavig=1

They are used for both clearance purposes (to clear the cable-sector on the TB shaft) and to limit the force applied on the TB's to prevent distortion of them.

Luckily - the tool to install new ones is fairly inexpensive since this sort of clamp is used on lots of car assemblies - such as CV joint boots. Two possible sources:

http://chadstoolbox.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=521

http://chadstoolbox.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=7914

http://chadstoolbox.com/productimages/oetiker/1099.jpg

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-3070-lisle-30800.aspx

You'll also find these tools for sale on Ebay with a bit of searching, or at your local professional auto-parts store (like NAPA) where mechanics shop.

BTW - new clamps can be ordered from your friendly local dealer..

[yankeeone]

Thank you
Brian

[roy]

If you are good friends with the dealer, and buying your parts from them they might let you borrow there tool for a couple of hours. Thats what I did when I replaced these items on my old K100.

Roy