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Old 08-07-2009, 07:34 PM
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Anyone know what the smooth bellows that you buy at home depot is called, and what department. I have a SLP lid that will not latch with the stock **** on it, been driving like that for a while and need to fix it. I have searched but havent found the answer, will keep looking though.
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Fernco, it's in the plumbing section
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THANKS, now gonna search for the size!
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I can't find it. I think it was 3", it'll be tight, either dip it in hot water or microwave it for 10 seconds.

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The Slp lid probably wont latch becasue the MAF isnt all the way in the lid. I had the same problem when i first did mine.

While the smooth bellow is a good idea anyway, try to use a heat gun (blow dryer) to heat the lid where it attaches to the MAF and slide it all the way on. That might fix your problem.
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**** the fernco!!! to stiff and it'll give problems, just bite the bullet and buy a smooth bellows or put the stock one back on
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btw the fitment issue was the same for me . . . until i bought an actual smooth bellows and now it fits like a glove!
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btw the fitment issue was the same for me . . . until i bought an actual smooth bellows and now it fits like a glove!
i agree. i know 60 bucks for that little bellow seems like alot but it will fit perfect and you dont ever have to worry about. plus it looks good ha https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/icons/icon10.gif
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Thanks for the reply's, the fernco is a 3x3 from what I have read. I also have a MTI lid not SLP, dont ask why I put SLP, anyway I dont care about having a smooth bellows or the stocker I just dont like my lid staying unlatched because I am sure there is dirt getting past it. I am going to check and make sure the MAF is all the way in as well, will try fernco and if I cant get it to fit I will buy one.
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Just to let you know you will probably have to trim the Fernco a little to fix right. 3x3 is the correct size and heat up before putting it on. Check fitment, mark and trim.
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Originally Posted by beedo
Thanks for the reply's, the fernco is a 3x3 from what I have read. I also have a MTI lid not SLP, dont ask why I put SLP, anyway I dont care about having a smooth bellows or the stocker I just dont like my lid staying unlatched because I am sure there is dirt getting past it. I am going to check and make sure the MAF is all the way in as well, will try fernco and if I cant get it to fit I will buy one.
if it falls off the TB enough you might just say **** the fernco
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Fernco, it's in the plumbing section
Originally Posted by beedo
THANKS, now gonna search for the size!
How much is the fernco at home depot cost???
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