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Old 04-10-2012, 10:51 AM   #4
Overdrive
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Originally Posted by jaykay View Post
Yes I am sure that would work but you would end up with a gluey mess at every filter change. One shouldn't have to tape a $500 air box
One shouldn't have to prematurely replace the bearing on a permanently self-lubricated shaft of a $15,000+ engine, either.

Like most things plastic on this car, even more so the plastic that gets to heat soak in the rather toasty engine bay, I wouldn't be surprised to find some deformation on something like a hinged plastic door. There's also the question of any abuse or forceful opening/closing during its previous life at the hands of the previous owner or any technicians. Plenty of variables since it's a used part. Now if it were a new $500 item with the same issues I'd be more likely to raise an eyebrow.
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