Another things is that under the old air box there are a couple of little
plastic hold downs and small bolts coming from up under the fenderwell. One
of those started putting a hole in the webbing on my filter so I took my
dremel to it.
David
----- Original Message -----
From: Ronald Wong <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2000 8:30 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Warning on homebrew K&N
> 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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