Air Filter Installation

stolidog · Fri, May-08-2009, 09:57:04 PM

Quick question about replacing the OEM air filter. When I was trying to get everything seated down and clamped in place, I noticed that it was requiring a little more elbow grease than it should have. When I opened it back up, in the back corner nearest the engine, the airbox lid was pressing on the middle of the urethane seal/gasket instead of being on the sides of it. And because of this, it started to cut the seal on the outside edge. And now a small part of it (maybe 1/4-1/2'' long) is semi-loose. Imagine someone making a single cut with a pair of scissors, its still attached but cut. I corrected this and got it aligned correctly. My question is, is there any risk of the "loose" piece getting sucked into the motor, or is it secured within the seal channel?

**deilenberger** · Fri, May-08-2009, 09:59:37 PM

Post photo. Can't tell by description.

stolidog · Fri, May-08-2009, 10:08:54 PM

Picture...

As you can see, the seal is now cut due to how I had the airbox originally set on it. I imagine that the airbox lid is designed with a channel that runs around the outside of it. So the seal (pink) would not be subject to any kind of suction. But then again... thats why I am asking.

GuapOh · Fri, May-08-2009, 11:48:42 PM

You are gonna be fine.

GuapOh · Fri, May-08-2009, 11:49:12 PM

Drop a Streamline next time. You will feel an improvement.

stolidog · Sat, May-09-2009, 12:04:15 AM

Streamline is on the "To-Do" list. And thanks for the response. I am just overly ana.... particular/paranoid about things. So I wanted to drop a post and check to be safe

If you ask me, air filters being replaced only on inspection 2 seems long. My old filter was extremely dirty and I only have 44,000 on the car.

veightkiller · Sat, May-09-2009, 12:25:10 AM

it should be fine man as long as there is no hole on the filter itself.

stolidog · Sat, May-09-2009, 12:34:07 AM

Yeah I know the filter is ok. My concern was whether or not there was a chance the cut portion could be ripped off from the suction of the intake and thrown into the motor. I went back and looked again. It seems like the foam seal is pretty well locked into the airbox lid. So I dont think its going anywhere.

Jumbosock · Sat, May-09-2009, 01:22:05 AM

You'll be fine. But if you're worried why not stick some quality glue in the cut and let it dry before replacing into your car.

stolidog · Sat, May-09-2009, 01:48:06 AM

Because I've searched everywhere and I cant find my glue

Oh and super/krazy glue says dont use on foam.

Fri, May-08-2009, 09:57:04 PM	#1
stolidog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 389 In the garage: '04 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	Air Filter Installation Quick question about replacing the OEM air filter. When I was trying to get everything seated down and clamped in place, I noticed that it was requiring a little more elbow grease than it should have. When I opened it back up, in the back corner nearest the engine, the airbox lid was pressing on the middle of the urethane seal/gasket instead of being on the sides of it. And because of this, it started to cut the seal on the outside edge. And now a small part of it (maybe 1/4-1/2'' long) is semi-loose. Imagine someone making a single cut with a pair of scissors, its still attached but cut. I corrected this and got it aligned correctly. My question is, is there any risk of the "loose" piece getting sucked into the motor, or is it secured within the seal channel?

Fri, May-08-2009, 09:59:37 PM	#2
deilenberger Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 13,363 Reputation: 578	Post photo. Can't tell by description. __________________ Don Eilenberger AKA bellymeisterburgermeister and denilegiiiiiiiiiiiiibennnnegerieragher (but that's misspelled..) 2001 M-Coupe - TiSilver/Black - Das Boot.. 2002 M3C/6 - Imola Red/Black - SOLD 2003 525iT - Green/Tan - SOLD - replaced with Lexus 2006 Cayenne/S - Iceland Silver Metallic/Stone-steel Gray - Truckster. 2007 R1200R - Roadster, black mit/white pinstripes - the REAL BMW.. 2011 Lexus RX-350. SWMBO's new toy.

Fri, May-08-2009, 11:48:42 PM	#4
GuapOh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,277 Reputation: 0	You are gonna be fine. __________________ 2003 E46 Dinan S2 M3 'vert - Metallic Topaz Blue; Streamline SE Filter; Streamline Intake Boot; Linea Corse L22 245/275; Eibach Pro Kit Springs; Koni Sport Yellows; GC USM's; Powerflex RTAB's & FCAB's

Fri, May-08-2009, 11:49:12 PM	#5
GuapOh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,277 Reputation: 0	Drop a Streamline next time. You will feel an improvement. __________________ 2003 E46 Dinan S2 M3 'vert - Metallic Topaz Blue; Streamline SE Filter; Streamline Intake Boot; Linea Corse L22 245/275; Eibach Pro Kit Springs; Koni Sport Yellows; GC USM's; Powerflex RTAB's & FCAB's

Sat, May-09-2009, 12:04:15 AM	#6
stolidog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 389 In the garage: '04 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	Streamline is on the "To-Do" list. And thanks for the response. I am just overly ana.... particular/paranoid about things. So I wanted to drop a post and check to be safe If you ask me, air filters being replaced only on inspection 2 seems long. My old filter was extremely dirty and I only have 44,000 on the car. Last edited by stolidog; Sat, May-09-2009 at 12:09:17 AM.

Sat, May-09-2009, 12:25:10 AM	#7
veightkiller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 423 Reputation: 0 Location: vancouver	it should be fine man as long as there is no hole on the filter itself. __________________ Vendor Reviews @ reviewavendor.com

Sat, May-09-2009, 12:34:07 AM	#8
stolidog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 389 In the garage: '04 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	Yeah I know the filter is ok. My concern was whether or not there was a chance the cut portion could be ripped off from the suction of the intake and thrown into the motor. I went back and looked again. It seems like the foam seal is pretty well locked into the airbox lid. So I dont think its going anywhere.

Sat, May-09-2009, 01:22:05 AM	#9
Jumbosock Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 36 Posts: 1,032 Reputation: 0 Location: San Diego	You'll be fine. But if you're worried why not stick some quality glue in the cut and let it dry before replacing into your car. __________________

Sat, May-09-2009, 01:48:06 AM	#10
stolidog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 389 In the garage: '04 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	Because I've searched everywhere and I cant find my glue Oh and super/krazy glue says dont use on foam. Last edited by stolidog; Sat, May-09-2009 at 02:04:58 AM.

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