At the National Day in 2013 I met a chap who had a small stall, one of the items was a reconditioned Air Filter Box. I was so tempted to buy on the day but for one reason or another I didn't. Eventually decided to try and track him down and it turned out to be a AM Restorations, phoned them up last week, ordered the part and it arrived today ! This is what my old one looked like, a little tatty and with the cars 40th Anniversary coming up on the 9th April ( Free Car Tax next year ..... ) I decided to treat it.
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This is what arrived
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And after about half an hour this is what it looked like
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Very pleased with the result but as usual it now starts to make other bits look even tattier ! Maybe its the Cam Rocker covers next ......
Anyway a couple of questions that you might be able to help with.
1) When fitting I noticed that my seal inside the AirFilter Box had gone hard in places and broken up, whilst looking on the every helpful Rimmers site with diagrams I noticed that it shows 2 plates inside the Air Filter housing that go over the Air ducts into the engine. Mine never seems to have these plates, I assume they just reinforce this area - are they essential and should i try and find a pair ?
2) I can't seem to find the above seal on the usual trader sites apart from Rimmers and they picture it in 2 bits - has anyone bought this from Rimmers and can comment if it fits well ?
3) Lastly, As you can see from the pic below the bottom of the old air filter housing box had some form of black sealant or glue where the gaskets sit - Is this normal and what should i use if it is essential
IMG_0392.jpg
This is what arrived
IMG_0389.jpgIMG_0390.jpgIMG_0391.jpg
And after about half an hour this is what it looked like
IMG_0400.jpg
Very pleased with the result but as usual it now starts to make other bits look even tattier ! Maybe its the Cam Rocker covers next ......
Anyway a couple of questions that you might be able to help with.
1) When fitting I noticed that my seal inside the AirFilter Box had gone hard in places and broken up, whilst looking on the every helpful Rimmers site with diagrams I noticed that it shows 2 plates inside the Air Filter housing that go over the Air ducts into the engine. Mine never seems to have these plates, I assume they just reinforce this area - are they essential and should i try and find a pair ?
2) I can't seem to find the above seal on the usual trader sites apart from Rimmers and they picture it in 2 bits - has anyone bought this from Rimmers and can comment if it fits well ?
3) Lastly, As you can see from the pic below the bottom of the old air filter housing box had some form of black sealant or glue where the gaskets sit - Is this normal and what should i use if it is essential
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