Airbox straps/levers
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Baton Rouge LA
Airbox straps/levers
Anyone ever had trouble keeping the straps / levers, that keep the lid on the airbox tight, down. I cannot for the life of me figure out why they keep popping off.
Advice?
Advice?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Somewhere North of The 49th Parallel Ontario
I think if you read my post (K&N air filter) there is some mention about the rubber gasket seals the filter and tightens up the air box so the straps stay tight and not pop off.
Smokey.
Smokey.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
The hooked end is probably not attached to the correct point on the assembly. And/or a previous owner chose not to attach it correctly when it came loose for them. Don't short cut it with additional bends or duct tape or sheet metal screws as has been suggested in the past. The metal bands do not stretch over the plastic assembly. The hooked ends may need to be bent slightly to secure them. Attach it correctly and it should stay latched tightly.
As mentioned above, if you're using a K&N filter and the rubber seal isn't in place, that can also contribute to the problem.
The complete removal of the assembly will make it easier to re-attach and assess what needs to be done.
As mentioned above, if you're using a K&N filter and the rubber seal isn't in place, that can also contribute to the problem.
The complete removal of the assembly will make it easier to re-attach and assess what needs to be done.
Last edited by hotwheels57; Apr 21, 2011 at 02:48 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Franklin IN
I have had the same problem! I suspect that when the engine is throttled up the box has such a high vaccumn in it the the cover is drawn down to the point that the clamps are actually lose and vibrate open, one or both clamps, in my case is is always the same one. I did the bend job on it and it hasn't happened since.
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Drifting
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From: 1000 Oaks CA
St. Jude Donor '08
The only way to fix it is to pull the box out and re-position the straps correctly. I believe that the strap is most likely coming loose on the bottom of the box causing it to not sit properly on top. Sorry for the vague description. I think it will be obvious when you take the box out. Best of luck!
Pro
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Walnut Creek CA
It's not hard to pull the box and just reattach everything the RIGHT way.
Zip ties and duct tape on a Corvette? really? I expect as much on the 1986 Honda that someone's just trying to keep on the road for basic transport - not here, please not here.
Zip ties and duct tape on a Corvette? really? I expect as much on the 1986 Honda that someone's just trying to keep on the road for basic transport - not here, please not here.
