DIY intake problem

[metallitera]

I got it all installed a cpl weeks ago without a hitch and all was well, till about a week ago i popped my hood to check oil before a trip and noticed the filter had come out of the rubber joint that connects the filter to the 4" PVC.

it happened about a week after that too! i loosened up hose clamp and re fitted & tightened crap out of, but does anyone have any ideas on how to keep this from happening again? luckily i had been just doing city driving but i do go down some dirt roads and dont want a dusted turbo!

[Big Bird]

maybe some sandpaper to rough up the pvc before you clamp the hose down on it again. it would add to the mechanical adhesion. other than that here is a free bump so someone else can come along.

[TexasR.N.]

I am using a metal elbow and never any problems. Maybe rough up the PVC like was suggested earlier.

Craig

[somebodyelse5]

Originally Posted by HappeetxnR.N.

I am using a metal elbow and never any problems. Maybe rough up the PVC like was suggested earlier.

Craig

+3 on roughing up the PVC. then clamp that baby down.

Ill think about it somemore and see what i can come up with.
my brain is all "thinked" out for today, spent the better of my evening trying to fix my friends mirror on his infinity, too many stupid moving parts that break!

[metallitera]

its slippin off of the filter, the rubber boot. ill try roughin up the filter.

[HVAC SuperTech]

You can spray some hairspray in the rubber boot part and then mount your filter. It helps with intercooler boots too. or, maybe some clear silicone caulk?

[somebodyelse5]

Originally Posted by HVAC SuperTech

You can spray some hairspray in the rubber boot part and then mount your filter. It helps with intercooler boots too. or, maybe some clear silicone caulk?

good thinkin.

[metallitera]

I upgraded the OS on my blackberry and now have vid camera with light so its a good excuse to post a vid of what my problem is in detail. go me!