Vararam Issues
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Vararam Issues
Took the Vararam apart yesterday to clean the air filter and noticed the foam seal on the bottom part had come off almost 1/2 way and it wasn't sealed right around the edges that mate up against the filter.
I took the whole thing out (top and bottom) and started cleaning it out and on the bottom part I noticed the seam on one side has a small separation where air could be getting in along the side. I don't think it would be an issue since it is before the filter but I am questioning whether or not I should put it back in and just glue the foam seal back on or just replace the whole thing? I have had it since I got my 2008 C6 so it is about 4-5 years old; I clean it one time per year so that can't be normal wear and tear right?
I called Vararam and I am waiting on them to call me back. Hopefully we can work out something and get this thing replaced; I do love the Vararam but not at the cost of my engine if I damage it by sucking up unfiltered air.
I took the whole thing out (top and bottom) and started cleaning it out and on the bottom part I noticed the seam on one side has a small separation where air could be getting in along the side. I don't think it would be an issue since it is before the filter but I am questioning whether or not I should put it back in and just glue the foam seal back on or just replace the whole thing? I have had it since I got my 2008 C6 so it is about 4-5 years old; I clean it one time per year so that can't be normal wear and tear right?
I called Vararam and I am waiting on them to call me back. Hopefully we can work out something and get this thing replaced; I do love the Vararam but not at the cost of my engine if I damage it by sucking up unfiltered air.
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Just to provide an update on this; I called them and they sent me new foam gaskets and I used some Loctite on it to seal it on and to seal the small seam that had come apart. All is well now in San Antonio. :-)
