possible damage to CAI filters
05-05-2001, 10:02 PM
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possible damage to CAI filters
Hey Guys,
I caught a hint of this in someones post last week. I have the AEM CAI and I imagine the same situation exists with other brands as well. The front drivers side plastic panel that sits under the CAI filter has a plastic push screw that secures this panel to the bottom of the bumper cover. Well, this push screw when installed, pushes right into the K&N filter. This will eventually (quickly)damage/bore a hole into the filter. The simple (AEM how did you miss this one?)fix, is to remove this plastic screw and use a zip tie instead.
Kevin
P.S. Thanks to whoever noticed this.
I caught a hint of this in someones post last week. I have the AEM CAI and I imagine the same situation exists with other brands as well. The front drivers side plastic panel that sits under the CAI filter has a plastic push screw that secures this panel to the bottom of the bumper cover. Well, this push screw when installed, pushes right into the K&N filter. This will eventually (quickly)damage/bore a hole into the filter. The simple (AEM how did you miss this one?)fix, is to remove this plastic screw and use a zip tie instead.
Kevin
P.S. Thanks to whoever noticed this.
05-05-2001, 10:13 PM
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Mike was the one that discovered this. I haven't removed my filter to actually inspect this damage but knowing where the filter lies I don't see how it couldn't have been punctured. That little clip is easily long enough to do it. I just took mine out completely but using a little tie is a good idea. Thanks!!
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05-05-2001, 11:24 PM
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05-06-2001, 08:39 PM
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i cut off just enough of the end of the push screw so that it doesnt touch the filter...still holds the guard securely
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05-06-2001, 08:52 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by ELITE TYPE S:
i cut off just enough of the end of the push screw so that it doesnt touch the filter...still holds the guard securely
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i cut off just enough of the end of the push screw so that it doesnt touch the filter...still holds the guard securely
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Be careful. The tubing and filter are supported higher up by the thick rubber washer. When this flexes, your filter may still touch the shortend screw.
Kevin
05-07-2001, 04:45 AM
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FUCK! I just noticed this as well when I had my bumber off this weekend when I attempted to clear my lights. I thought a rock hit it, so I just turned the filter around. Damn, I probably have two holes now!!! I took the filter off though when I first noticed it, and the hole doesn't go all the way through so I don't think its a big deal, it just kinda made a dent in one of the fans.
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05-10-2001, 05:19 AM
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Ok, what is the easy way to get at this and fix it?
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05-10-2001, 11:37 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by EricL:
Ok, what is the easy way to get at this and fix it?
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Ok, what is the easy way to get at this and fix it?
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Ill think about a better way for all you AEM people
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Xephyr2K:
Ill think about a better way for all you AEM people
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Ill think about a better way for all you AEM people
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No flames please.
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05-10-2001, 08:44 PM
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The AEM people fixed me up -- the fix is available for owners of the "early" units.
I left a post about my "experience" over at AEM -- they fixed me up with a couple of nickel thickness washers *and* added and removed parts to make the job "just right."
For AEM fix info see the following post I put up:
http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/005236.html
There is a contact name at AEM in there, and the new units should be fine.
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[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 05-10-2001).]
I left a post about my "experience" over at AEM -- they fixed me up with a couple of nickel thickness washers *and* added and removed parts to make the job "just right."
For AEM fix info see the following post I put up:
http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/005236.html
There is a contact name at AEM in there, and the new units should be fine.
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- Wheel locks
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- Kevlar/SS Brake lines w/Brembos?
- Comptech headers & sways
- Silver AEM CAI
- 10 coats of Zaino magic
[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 05-10-2001).]
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