CVTJr.2000S4

I had to do the same thing with mine too. I have had no problems runing like this.

LaserK04

which left me a little nervous that the captive nuts were floating around by the timing belt. Luckily they were intact, but I always use a dab of threadlocker now so they won't fall out, and if the captive nuts break free, they are essentially "glued" to the bolt, preventing them from dropping into the TB area.

lemieux@curbside

sell it and get an MTM TBB.

S4 in Margaritaville

And, I've heard they have not offered replacements for fit issues or pin-holes.

I would talk to the top guy there, as he helped me in the past. Some of the others, well, leave a lot to be desired.

I'll say it again: Using my original TBB with new clamps, 60k and no issues. I have a spare TBB and clap ready, JIC, for less than $20.

S4 in Margaritaville

several have had the issue. Others have also had pin-hole leaks, which is a defect.

I had both issues while mine was installed, correctly! If my car is slightly out of spec, so be it. But, leaks in the pipe?

As for customer service, well, i have had a bad time with APR, with one individual especially. They do have a great guy in charge, who eventually took care of things. They also have some good products, but IMO the bi-pipe is not worth the price, especially with the many issues it does have.

60k on my original TBB w/new clamp. I keep a spare ready.

S4 in Margaritaville

Agree 100%.

Jason @ Streetwerke

Take it back, send a new one...or refund the money if nothing worked.

00 s4 oc.t

i will also agree that aprs customer servige is bad when i first saw that they were offering rs4 intercoolers i called and ordered tham i waited 2 weeks and still had nothing come to find out they did not have them and it took almost a month to get my money back