1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Intercooler bits :crazy:

  1. UKCoopeR

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    #3 UKCoopeR, Mar 13, 2013
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    Thanks Nathan, now i have something to call it other than thingy lol

    In the back of my mind i was trying to use this justify getting a gp intercooler (in the case of needing to get another whole one) but the bank account thanks you haha
     
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    #2 Nathan, Mar 12, 2013
    I do believe that "nut" in there is called a Coupling Nut

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    #4 mrntd, Mar 14, 2013
    If you can't find the replacement mounting pieces try a nutcert or speed nut. Usually nutcerts need to be pressed in, you could do it with a wide punch and hammer. I've also seen some that squeeze in like a rivet, but those might be too small.