Air Filter cover problem
Guest
Posts: n/a
Air Filter cover problem
Is anyone else having a problem fully seating the Air Filter Cover correctly on their MY02 WRX?
Mine won't seem to sit into the two tabs at the bottom with the original or aftermarket filter installed.
Thanks for any help...
Mine won't seem to sit into the two tabs at the bottom with the original or aftermarket filter installed.
Thanks for any help...
Guest
Posts: n/a
You need to loosen the 2 8mm bolts that are on the intake to get it to seat right. First get the 2 tabs inserted, and then reconnect the pipe that leads to the turbo. Don't worry, I'm sure that there is plenty of others out there that don't even know that their airbox isn't closed all the way.
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,644
From: Lawrence, Kansas
Car Info: 19' Impreza Sport Manual / 99 Miata / 13' OB
I've the same problem w/ every scooby I've owned. The only way I was able to be sure it was properly closed was this:
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...=&threadid=187
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...=&threadid=187
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 158
From: Woodside, CA
Car Info: 03 Blu WRX, vf 34, headers, catless, gc coilovers, f/r sways
There are 2 tabs on the drivers side of the filter cover that need to be inserted into the box before you can close the box so the clips will fit correctly.
-----------------------------------
Jim
What would Scooby do?
-----------------------------------
Jim
What would Scooby do?
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,644
From: Lawrence, Kansas
Car Info: 19' Impreza Sport Manual / 99 Miata / 13' OB
Originally posted by stayfido
If the airbox isn't fully seated with a K&N will this do much harm? I am in the same boat being unable to seat the airbox lid properly.
If the airbox isn't fully seated with a K&N will this do much harm? I am in the same boat being unable to seat the airbox lid properly.
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 955
From: Mann Engineering, Santa Clara, CA
Car Info: 13BRZ, 11FXT, 08T25, 07STI, 02WRX
What filter part number did you get because K&N makes a proper sized filter, the 33-2232. I have no problem getting any filter into my box. There is a way to get it in an have it seal properly.
What you do is first put the tabs into the lower position of the box. Then slide the air filter in and as it is going in, close the upper portion of the box like a pacman mouth and it should sit properly at the end. You may have to wiggle the filter and box around but it should be able to sit properly without any problems.
What you do is first put the tabs into the lower position of the box. Then slide the air filter in and as it is going in, close the upper portion of the box like a pacman mouth and it should sit properly at the end. You may have to wiggle the filter and box around but it should be able to sit properly without any problems.
Guest
Posts: n/a
when I got my k n it had these complicated instructions on how to take the whole box out, seal it and then re install. I used the same info above using the same filter model number and it slid right in and sealed right. "closed it like a pac man mouth".
By the way has anyone had any gains from this?
By the way has anyone had any gains from this?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Choku Dori
Engine/Power - EJ20T (pre-2006 WRX and JDM)
9
Jul 6, 2010 07:02 PM