That's a great suggestion, Alex. It's not just K&N filters. Those of you
doing ANY modifications should be aware that there's a lot of vibration,
heat, and movement that happens in the entire vehicle but especially the
engine compartment. These elements can cause eventual damage to either the
modified components or the engine components. Make sure you keep things
separated or secured accordingly. This is pretty much common sense but
you'd be surprised how often it's overlooked.
Ron
00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Alex Harris
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2000 8:16 AM
To: DML
Subject: DML: Warning on homebrew K&N
This might be obvious and/or old news to some of you, but when I removed my
homebrew K&N to install the MSD Blaster I found that the filter had been
rubbing on the AC line, and the webbing on the filter had actually started
wearing a hole in the line after only a few weeks.
I put a piece of 1/2" tubing I'd gotten for my wires on it for protection,
should take care of it.
If you have a K&N in there that's not anchored away from engine components,
you might want to doublecheck and make sure it's not rubbing against
anything. That webbing in there is like drywall sanding pads! ;-)
Thanks,
- Alex/StL
'00 RC SLT V6 5-Speed
Autolite 3923's
Homebrew K&N
Flowmaster Delta-Flow 50
MSD 6A w/ Blaster SS
MSD Superconductors
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