What is filtered air pipe???

Kylej1988 · 07-29-2022, 05:43 AM

Hi guys,

Just heading down to pick up my 330d from BMW after doing an egr cooler recall. I’ve had a noise on the car at 60-70mph. They’ve taken it for a test drive and have diagnosed a faulty filtered air pipe. They’ve quoted £332 to change it. My question is this just the air intake pipe at the front of the car? If so I’ll source my own and fit myself

Thanks guys

COKen · 07-29-2022, 09:00 AM

Here is a link to a Filtered Air Pipe at FCP Euro. May not be for your year/model, but it does look like the intake pipe to me.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...pe-13717602651

thejeremyman9 · 07-29-2022, 11:16 AM

Its the "turbo inlet", not the "intake"

Kylej1988 · 07-30-2022, 02:06 AM

Okay thank you so much guys!

oranga · 07-31-2022, 09:34 PM

The BMW plastics in the engine bay are very prone to becoming brittle and breaking. The turbo inlet pipe, and the charged air pipe are prime examples.

Depending on how long you plan on keeping the car, I would recommend getting an aftermarket turbo inlet because if you get the OEM replacement, you'll just have to replace it later.

thejeremyman9 · 08-01-2022, 12:34 PM

And the aftermarket inlets are a nice upgrade - read here starting on page 8 https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1656337&page=8

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Kylej1988 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW 320d f31 2014 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	What is filtered air pipe??? Hi guys, Just heading down to pick up my 330d from BMW after doing an egr cooler recall. I’ve had a noise on the car at 60-70mph. They’ve taken it for a test drive and have diagnosed a faulty filtered air pipe. They’ve quoted £332 to change it. My question is this just the air intake pipe at the front of the car? If so I’ll source my own and fit myself Thanks guys
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COKen Lieutenant Colonel 983 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: M Rster / Z4 M40i / X5 M50i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Here is a link to a Filtered Air Pipe at FCP Euro. May not be for your year/model, but it does look like the intake pipe to me. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...pe-13717602651 __________________ 2002 M Roadster, Steel Gray Metailic, Gray Nappa Leather, HT, TC Kline DA Shocks & Camber Plates, w/H&R Springs, Stromung Exhaust, SSR Type C. Looking for new home. 2022 Z4 M40i, Misano Blue Metallic, Driver Asst Pkg, Prem Pkg 2023 X5 M50i, Phytonic Blue, Black Extended Merion Leather, Driving Asst Pro Pkg, Park Asst Pkg, Exec Pkg, Climate Comfort Pkg.
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07-29-2022, 11:16 AM	#3
thejeremyman9 Major General 4382 Rep 7,626 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	Its the "turbo inlet", not the "intake"
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Kylej1988 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW 320d f31 2014 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	Okay thank you so much guys!
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oranga Second Lieutenant 87 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 335 6mt Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Houston iTrader: (4)	The BMW plastics in the engine bay are very prone to becoming brittle and breaking. The turbo inlet pipe, and the charged air pipe are prime examples. Depending on how long you plan on keeping the car, I would recommend getting an aftermarket turbo inlet because if you get the OEM replacement, you'll just have to replace it later.
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thejeremyman9 Major General 4382 Rep 7,626 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	And the aftermarket inlets are a nice upgrade - read here starting on page 8 https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1656337&page=8
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