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M57 intercooler torque setting

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M57 intercooler torque setting

Post by fatjohnny » Sun Jan 04, 2026 11:06 am

Hi, can anyone tell me the torque setting for the intercooler charge pipe collar onto the turbo please.

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M57 intercooler torque setting

Post by X5Sport » Sun Jan 04, 2026 12:37 pm

These are the only torque settings listed for the turbo and hoses….
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The only mention of the charge air cooler hoses is that they are all push fit and must have special anti-friction paste applied in order to prevent damage to the internal sealing rings. No grease/oil should be used.
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M57 intercooler torque setting

Post by fatjohnny » Sun Jan 04, 2026 4:31 pm

Great, thank you. Not sure it's the right one, so I've gone with 8nM as it's a 6mm bolt.

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