I slit my accordion bellows....
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I accidentally slit my stock accordion bellows near the TB while trying to tighten the clamp. Well I put tape around it for now so no air will escape or whatever. But wanted to know if this is bad? The slit is about 5mm long..
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If it leaks, not only will you allow unfiltered air into your engine, you'll allow unmetered air into your engine. Your Ltrims will get thrown positive. Not good.
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If you need a temporary driving solution, get some superglue and fit it back together 'till you can get a new one. Depending on how big the tear is, and where, it may even be a long term solution.
Unmetered air is a problem,(see Colonels post) but sucking in road crap would be an even bigger prob in the long run.
Unmetered air is a problem,(see Colonels post) but sucking in road crap would be an even bigger prob in the long run.
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Go to your local home improvement store or plumbing store and pick up a 3"Fernco coupling. I think there around $3.00. Warm it up in the microwave with a couple 15second blasts. Trim one side of it with a sharp razor knife.
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Hey, if its the stock bellow hose, you can have mine. Its just sitting in the garage all by itself, getting no attention <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> . Yours if you want it!