diff --git a/common/buildcraft/energy/TileEngine.java b/common/buildcraft/energy/TileEngine.java
index b1d94d2d..4c504ef4 100644
--- a/common/buildcraft/energy/TileEngine.java
+++ b/common/buildcraft/energy/TileEngine.java
@@ -425,7 +425,7 @@ public class TileEngine extends TileBuildCraft implements IPowerReceptor, IInven
 
 	@Override
 	public boolean isPipeConnected(ForgeDirection with) {
-		if (engine != null && engine instanceof EngineWood) {
+		if (engine instanceof EngineWood) {
 			return false;
 		}