The stud going through the fender turned on mine. I had to come from
underneath and grab the base with a set of vise grips. I had to remove some
of the push pins for the fender liner so that I could pull it down and get
to the base of the stud. It is a royal PITA, if the stud is turning.
>From: "jay & dana" <jay&dana@telus.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: "DML" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: DML: K&N FIPK 57-1509
>Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 17:20:20 -0700
>
>I just picked this up today for my 97, 318, woohoo!!!
>In the instructions it says to loosen and remove the nut that secures the
>air box base. HOW? This thing just keeps turning and doesn't come off.
>According to the instructions I have to use this air box mounting stud,
>when
>installing the FIPK. It also says to pull firmly upward on the air box
>base
>and remove. Will the bolt in the fender that held the stock air box in
>place stay there if I just yank on the stock base?
>
>Thanks for any advice on my dilemma.
>Jay
>
>I think the stock air hat looks better. And since this is all bolted down
>from engine to body, won't engine torque or twist affect how this lasts,
>i.e. cracking etc..
>
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