Rigged up air filter housing...

[gregk24]

I replaced the engine air filter in my 2006 Accord a couple days ago, after installing I checked for fitment issues and found this...

So today after washing / detailing the car / engine bay I rigged up this little contraption...

Its just a rolled up wash cloth with a strand of rubber bands holding it on and applying light pressure...do you think this will do any good until the replacement part arrives?

I used Zaino AIO (light compound with built in protection) and topped with Meguiars Ultimate Spray.

 

[EdwardC]

Did you break it while putting in the air filter?

If not, I assume it was working fine before, so no real need to do anything in the mean time. To be honest, I would be more worried about a rubber band or the towel coming loose on a bump and getting stuck in something. I know the serpentine belt is on the left side of a K24, so not too much to get caught on on the right.

Nice work wiping down the engine bay, btw!!

 

[berniedd]

From what I see, I believe the hole is below the air filter level. Am I right? If so, there's probably not much to worry about, as that comes BEFORE air gets past the filter. It still needs a more permanent fix, though.

 

[GenesisGuy70]

Engine bay looks great for 9 year old car. Nice work.

 

[gregk24]

Originally Posted By: berniedd
From what I see, I believe the hole is below the air filter level. Am I right? If so, there's probably not much to worry about, as that comes BEFORE air gets past the filter. It still needs a more permanent fix, though.
The crack is on the clean side of the filter, so it could be ingesting dirt.

 

[dishdude]

Now I've seen it all. Even as a temporary repair, that is ridiculous.

 

[gregk24]

Originally Posted By: dishdude
Now I've seen it all. Even as a temporary repair, that is ridiculous.


Haha, well I don't have any duct tape or electrical tape so this was my only option. The part should be in in the next two weeks.

 

[hpb]

Just leave it as it was, probably been like that for years anyway. You'd have to be driving through a dust storm for it to suck anything in!