Another Lid Problem
I attempted to set it inside the box as you pictured, but its a no go, I cant even get one side in there like that let alone 2, and its as car back as the rear tabs will possible allow (unless there is a problem with the filter and tray the filter sits in.
I played with it for another hour, it fits the same without the filter and filter tray inside so I ruled that out as a possible problem. I noticed the left clamp when unsnapped leans way to the left (ie more than the right one leans to the right)
I took the hinges off and pulled apary the whole assembly radiator cover included which holds the filter and tray) and it appears that where the left clamp clips into the lower plastic piece is very sloppy while the right one has nice tight vertical groves for the pin to sit in. Im wondering if its too loose and the pin is slipping out and releasing the rest of the clamp
I took pictures but I dont have time to post at the moment, after my game I will
I took the hinges off and pulled apary the whole assembly radiator cover included which holds the filter and tray) and it appears that where the left clamp clips into the lower plastic piece is very sloppy while the right one has nice tight vertical groves for the pin to sit in. Im wondering if its too loose and the pin is slipping out and releasing the rest of the clamp
I took pictures but I dont have time to post at the moment, after my game I will
Did you try flipping around the filter tray to see if it's pushing too far forward? Or even remove it completey for a test fit. I'm not sure what brand my lid is but it seems to fit well.
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I had the same problem and just dremeled about half an inch off the portion that leads to the throttle body...that way the hose that leads to the throttle body wasnt pushing on the lid as much. Hasnt popped off once sense
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From: Chicagoland Area
Originally Posted by suburbanlife866
I had the same problem and just dremeled about half an inch off the portion that leads to the throttle body...that way the hose that leads to the throttle body wasnt pushing on the lid as much. Hasnt popped off once sense
I have to REALLY push my lid in to the slots and try and snap a clip on. Even then, the clamp usually pops off and the lid slides forward.
Originally Posted by dpw41285
still not working? try loosing up all your clamps and foucs on the lid. then once you get the lid to fit then tighten up the maf and bellow..etc
Originally Posted by WheelmanWS6
hmm, that sounds like my problem.
I have to REALLY push my lid in to the slots and try and snap a clip on. Even then, the clamp usually pops off and the lid slides forward.
I have to REALLY push my lid in to the slots and try and snap a clip on. Even then, the clamp usually pops off and the lid slides forward.
I have the same lid and have had the same problem. I have tried every suggestion listed to try and fix it. after months of messing with tha lid i got it where one side would stay down the other wouldnt so i duct taped the clamp that wouldnt stay down lol. After a while i got sick of looking at the tape on the lid so i tried everything !!!! i could think of to get it to work. Best i was able to get it was staying clamped for a week or so at a time however if i gave it a lot of gas it would pop back off. My final solution that took care of it , ! ... FIPK 
Originally Posted by WILWAXU
Need to find someone close to you that's been around these cars for a while. Trouble with long distance trouble shooting.. it's all guessing 