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Old 07-15-2006, 06:46 AM
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I installed a slp air lid and a slp smooth bellow on my TA yesterday and it is stiff as hell. I can barely lift the lid off the air filter. I have heard stories about lids cracking, is this a potiental situation for that?
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You can (very carefully) trim some of the bellows off of each end with a sharp knife. Go easy, and a little at a time. It won't take too much, so don't go hacking...(I just did this myself).
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Take that piece of **** off, you're gaining nothing but headache with a "smooth bellow".
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I trimmed my smooth bellow and it works fine. I have no complaints
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Smooth bellow + Stock motor mounts + WOT = Cracked lid




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