Help! I broke one of the airbox screws!
Help! I broke one of the airbox screws!
So this afternoon I made a foolish mistake by trying to rush the install of new air filters... For whatever reason I thought I recalled there only being three screws... so I unscrewed the three screws and pulled on the cover and POP the fourth screw i didnt remove broke off with the plastic drive hole from the cover still attached!!
I went ahead and changed the air filters with the K&Ns i purchased and replaced everything as normal. There is a slight gap in the outer edge of the side that broke off... But i dont think its large enough to let anyting through.
So I have several questions, I'm hoping someone can help answer...
Is it ok to continue to drive with one of the screws not attached? I assume as long as i dont drive in the rain i should be ok?
How much does a new cover cost? I looked on ebay but couldnt find one.
Is there a way to repair the cover or am i stuck buying a new one?
Does this present a good time to upgrade the intake given my need for a new cover? I still have the powertrain warranty and I'd like to keep it that way...
Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Note to self... dont try to rush things after a long day of work!
I went ahead and changed the air filters with the K&Ns i purchased and replaced everything as normal. There is a slight gap in the outer edge of the side that broke off... But i dont think its large enough to let anyting through.
So I have several questions, I'm hoping someone can help answer...
Is it ok to continue to drive with one of the screws not attached? I assume as long as i dont drive in the rain i should be ok?
How much does a new cover cost? I looked on ebay but couldnt find one.
Is there a way to repair the cover or am i stuck buying a new one?
Does this present a good time to upgrade the intake given my need for a new cover? I still have the powertrain warranty and I'd like to keep it that way...
Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Note to self... dont try to rush things after a long day of work!
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Re: Help! I broke one of the airbox screws!
Thanks for the replies... I'll try to get some pictures up this week.
I'm pretty sure i can get the screw out its just figuring out how to secure the corner. I'll take a look at drilling a new hole when i take the cover of for the picture shoot.
I'm pretty sure i can get the screw out its just figuring out how to secure the corner. I'll take a look at drilling a new hole when i take the cover of for the picture shoot.
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