Sooo.... Checking the fluids this morning on the wife's car and went to check the air filter and the top housing is cracked along the back side towards the motor. I just bought the car(Dec), and I am going to call them in the morning. I got a warranty with it, 5,000 mile extended, but my luck, that will be the only part NOT covered in it!

Now I found a used one on ebay for $95+ SH. My question, is it worth it to put on an aftermarket intake for my wife's daily driver? Not looking to break the bank and spend more than $200 MAYBE. I can do it myself as well.

Thanks for any input!

Brad

 

Depending on the nature of the crack, it may be easy to repair. Here's what I've done w/ similar problems:

1) Stop drill a small hole in crack end/s. This stops any further crack growth in future.

2) Clean surfaces inside and outside of crack and roughen w/ sandpaper if smooth.

3) Cut strips of ripstop nylon (old umbrella is good source) to cover the crack. Width should be ~1/2"

4) Butter surface around crack and nylon strip generously w/ 2-part repair epoxy. I like J-B Weld.

5) Apply nylon strip along crack bridging the crack. Smooth out trapped bubbles to get a relatively smooth surface.

6) Allow first side to cure and repeat for both sides of crack.

7) Allow to dry, sand smooth, and paint w/ flat black paint.

This repair is permanent.

Cold Air Intakes are poor substitute for original air filter assy.

If repair isn't practical, check car-part.com for a used box. I found them as cheap as $35. You may need to mail order.

good luck

 

Sweet! Thanks! Never knew of that site.

Brad