"turbo whistle"

Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 01, 2005 at 16:45
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gid'ay all
i replied to post 23443 yesterday, some of the replies got me think'n so i ran abit of electrical tape around the air cleaner houseing where it clips together,this is type b in owners manual wadya know bl###y whistle is almost gone,this was a rough job as i was leaving work,did it neat when i got home will see how it is tomorrow.
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Reply By: Member - Jeff M (WA) - Wednesday, Jun 01, 2005 at 17:06

Wednesday, Jun 01, 2005 at 17:06
That worries me on so many levels, but mainly if you have a snorkel fitted what does that say about it's ability to be water tight?
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Follow Up By: Member -Dodger - Wednesday, Jun 01, 2005 at 17:11

Wednesday, Jun 01, 2005 at 17:11
Don't worry be Happy.
The whole system needs checking out for leaks, just block the intake up and listen. O'h do it at idle of course.
I used to have a handle on life, but it broke.

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Follow Up By: Member - toohey - Wednesday, Jun 01, 2005 at 17:14

Wednesday, Jun 01, 2005 at 17:14
gid'ay jeff
my thoughts exactly,i'll be looking for a suitable o ring to do the job.
regards toohey.
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Follow Up By: Member - Jeff M (WA) - Wednesday, Jun 01, 2005 at 17:17

Wednesday, Jun 01, 2005 at 17:17
Doger, I am happy, I've got a Toyota! LMAO

But on a serious note what about bulldust getting past the filter etc. Sureley if it's leaking around where it clips together could'nt that potentially let dust though to the "clean" side of the filter?? I'm not sure exactly what this air box looks like though so I could be way off the mark.

But yeah an O ring sounds the go, is this "normal" on these vehicles? If so it may pay for others to check also before delving into the deep water...
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Follow Up By: Nudenut - Thursday, Jun 02, 2005 at 07:54

Thursday, Jun 02, 2005 at 07:54
I would have thought it should have had a gasket or some sort to none of the air bypassed filter ensuring dust etc was filtered out.
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Reply By: Member - iMusty (VIC) - Wednesday, Jun 01, 2005 at 19:19

Wednesday, Jun 01, 2005 at 19:19
Toohey...

It's these followup Posts that make the joining fee so much more worthwhile.

Thankyou to everyone that posts AND replies.

iMusty.
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Reply By: Glenno - Wednesday, Jun 01, 2005 at 19:36

Wednesday, Jun 01, 2005 at 19:36
This re-affirms my fear as to how good the silicon is which seals the snorkel into the airbox. Looks great when brand new but after a few years time god knows how good it holds up. Let alone any silicone sealed joints I cant see.

So it begs the question how do you test for any air leaks in the inlet path from air ram to air filter.

Cheers,

Glenn.
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