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Old 05-11-2007 | 10:14 AM
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Default What to use to seal K&N intake to airbox?

I remember when I bought my old K&N filter it came with an adhesive that was shaped like the intake that would help it stick to the airbox, so it would never fall out or sag. Well, I got a new, bigger lid that came with a bigger K&N filter but no adhesive (used part, btw). I noticed yesterday while looking around in the motor bay that the filter was sagging out of the airbox and hanging down a bit and blocking some airflow. Is there anywhere else I can get something that will help it stay up and stick to the lid without having to buy a new filter (comes with the adhesive)?

Anyone know what I'm talking about?
Old 05-11-2007 | 12:43 PM
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You should just buy a paper filter and ditch the k&n.
Old 05-11-2007 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Sh4Dy
You should just buy a paper filter and ditch the k&n.
Here we go - this should spark at least a 10 page debate...
Old 05-11-2007 | 01:00 PM
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I used some weather stripping from HomeDepot, the brown stuff.
It holds up ok and is cheap enough.
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Originally Posted by DirtyJohn
I used some weather stripping from HomeDepot, the brown stuff.
It holds up ok and is cheap enough.
perfect! thanks!
Old 05-11-2007 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyC
Here we go - this should spark at least a 10 page debate...
Nuh-uhhhhhhhhhhhh. How much you want to bet?




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