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#52320 - 15/09/02 11:43 AM
Re: k &n filter
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you should be able to compare it to your old filter on the measurements (L/W) to see if it is the correct size. The depth as I recall is a bit different, but not so much that it wouldn't allow the filter box to close.
XOC is correct...don't drive until you get this resolved...unless you want a grasshopper or worse sucked into your combustion chamber. Good luck.
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#52321 - 15/09/02 12:05 PM
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Make sure you DO NOT use the extra rubber gasket that comes with the filter. Other wise, it should fit a little more snug than the original, but should close fine. Make sure you have the filter centered in the airbox as well. John
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#52324 - 15/09/02 07:29 PM
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I don't know why yours would only close with 2 clips, or why it would be written on the instructions. Do you have a 4 cyl?
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#52325 - 15/09/02 08:14 PM
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I had the same problem with my Xterra. It just took some extra effort, but all of the air box clips latched properly.
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#52326 - 16/09/02 10:23 AM
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The K&N filter gasket is a little thicker/harder than the stock filter gasket, hence the very snug fit. But once you do get it in there, it fits fine. I did have a problem with the lowest clip popping off, so I filed a very small "V" grove on the part where the clip touches the top portion of the air box, and I've never had a problem since.
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#52327 - 16/09/02 10:34 AM
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Registered: 17/08/00
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All 4 of mine close with only a little extra effort.
BTW, the extra rubber pieces only come with one of the two variations of the part number. The -1 suffix doesn't have them, the -2 suffix does, or vice-versa. Same filter otherwise, one just comes with the extra bits to fit a different style airbox.
Brent
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