carl0s

The radiator and bumper etc are already removed so I might as well just get on with it.

carl0s

The thought had crossed my mind.

There is a very slight bevel on the pipe edge already though.

H F

Are u just pushing the pipe in /. Did u try to turn the pipe clock wise or so. as u push it in. ?

carl0s

Yup I've tried all sorts of twisting/turning/wiggling/slightly different angles
I've tried different greases, freezing the pipe, less/no grease, etc.

I have used a wire-brush disc in the end of my dremel to clear the housing perfectly.

Every time, I can feel a little bit of the rubber from the front. I see how the pipe feels, and it doesn't want to stay put, I allow it to pop back out and the seal has been squashed out a bit at the flat end.

H F

How about using oil instead of grease. its thinner and it might slide in better.

carl0s

Tried that.

carl0s

Thanks though

H F

Doesn't the Bimmer pipe have the installation sleeve that goes in first, then the pipe slides into the sleeve and expands it. ?

carl0s

Yeah something like that.

H F

Don't give up on the pipe keep trying,, Im sure you'll find the trick to it and get it in. good luck..