AEM CAI install ?
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AEM CAI install ?
Almost done with my AEM CAI (Type S). Only problem is that the lower intake end seems to be sticking out too much. I think the part number says 419 which is for the Type S. The only way to make it fit and for the bumper to go back on is to slide the filter 3/4 on to the tube. If I don't slide it back that far, the filter hits the fog light housing. Is this normal? Am I supposed to cut the tube shorter? I guess if I cut the tube 3 or 4 inches it would make it easier to take off from under the car for cleaning.
Also, by changing the stock coolant lines to the supplied AEM hoses some air will get into the cooling system. I assume that it will just get purged out when the coolant flows through the system? Do I need to somehow bleed the system? I tried doing a search for both questions above, but was unsuccessful. Thanks
Also, by changing the stock coolant lines to the supplied AEM hoses some air will get into the cooling system. I assume that it will just get purged out when the coolant flows through the system? Do I need to somehow bleed the system? I tried doing a search for both questions above, but was unsuccessful. Thanks
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there shouldnt be any coolant lines running into the intake. there are lines that are vacum related but not coolant. as far as the intake goes did you get the type-s cai and have a tl-p?
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Originally posted by fsttyms1
there shouldnt be any coolant lines running into the intake. there are lines that are vacum related but not coolant. as far as the intake goes did you get the type-s cai and have a tl-p?
there shouldnt be any coolant lines running into the intake. there are lines that are vacum related but not coolant. as far as the intake goes did you get the type-s cai and have a tl-p?
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TLP wont fit a TLS. The arm extents to far and hits the quarter panel... You have the right intake 419... Just work it around til it fits correctly. Hand tighten everything first and make sure it fits... Once you get it to fit the way that you want it then you finish tightening everything....
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Originally posted by Mr
TLP wont fit a TLS. The arm extents to far and hits the quarter panel... You have the right intake 419... Just work it around til it fits correctly. Hand tighten everything first and make sure it fits... Once you get it to fit the way that you want it then you finish tightening everything....
TLP wont fit a TLS. The arm extents to far and hits the quarter panel... You have the right intake 419... Just work it around til it fits correctly. Hand tighten everything first and make sure it fits... Once you get it to fit the way that you want it then you finish tightening everything....
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I know exactly what you're talking about when you say replacing the coolant line. Yes, there will be some air in there and you need to get them out. What I did was I took the radiator cap off (make sure the engine is not hot!) and just squeeze the coolant hose. Do it a few times and you will notice that the coolant level dropped if you're looking at the radiator. Just top it off and do it again and all the air should be gone.
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First of you can just push the filter right into the intake tube and it should fit ..just make sure you have things just hand tight so you can manipulate it in...aftarward it does sit rather close but should be ok ..i had the same problem but got it to work no problem....you took the front bumper off??? that was not necessary ..there is a small splash guard under the car on the driver side that is removed with just 1 bolt and 2 bolt clips its much easier and not as invasive as removing the nose of the car ...good luck..
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Completed the intake today. I ended up cutting off about two inches from the end of the intake just to be safe. I also opened the radiator and squeezed the hose to flow the coolant. Thanks for the advice and input
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Originally posted by bigman
spray some wd40 on a rag and rub it on the rubber of the filter and the end of the pipe, then get the filter all the way on the pipe.
spray some wd40 on a rag and rub it on the rubber of the filter and the end of the pipe, then get the filter all the way on the pipe.
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Originally posted by medicshane
did you end up taking the front bumper off?? or did you get it out from underneath??
did you end up taking the front bumper off?? or did you get it out from underneath??
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