Cleaning HKS induction kit foam element
15 November 1999, 12:48 AM
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Is there a way of safely cleaning the green mushroom foam filter on my HKS induction kit, or is it a throw away and replace jobbie??
I have driven 5K miles since fitting it and it seems quite dirty. I think the replacement element is £18 + VAT.
Gethin
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I have driven 5K miles since fitting it and it seems quite dirty. I think the replacement element is £18 + VAT.
Gethin
MY96 WRX
15 November 1999, 01:11 PM
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It should surely last longer than 5k miles before a clean?
My K&N requires cleaning approx every 30-40k miles!!!!!
Yours may look dirty, but apparently this 'aids' the filtering process, or so my leaflet says! Mine's cotton though, so foam may be different.
Stef.
[This message has been edited by Stephan (edited 15-11-1999).]
My K&N requires cleaning approx every 30-40k miles!!!!!
Yours may look dirty, but apparently this 'aids' the filtering process, or so my leaflet says! Mine's cotton though, so foam may be different.
Stef.
[This message has been edited by Stephan (edited 15-11-1999).]
15 November 1999, 04:05 PM
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Hi...
You arent meant to clean them... they are disposable....
HKS filters get dirty faster than any other filter I know!!!
You could try warm soapy water.. they have plenty of oil in them... if you are concerned you could try oil filter cleaner..and try re-oiling...but I wouldnt suggest it....
Dont worry if it doesnt seem to fit after washing it... it kinda shrinks back into the mesh.
J.
ps - Watch out for the mesh.. the edges are bloody sharp
You arent meant to clean them... they are disposable....
HKS filters get dirty faster than any other filter I know!!!
You could try warm soapy water.. they have plenty of oil in them... if you are concerned you could try oil filter cleaner..and try re-oiling...but I wouldnt suggest it....
Dont worry if it doesnt seem to fit after washing it... it kinda shrinks back into the mesh.
J.
ps - Watch out for the mesh.. the edges are bloody sharp
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