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Air Filter Seams Split

Posted: 08:49 pm Sep 16 2012
by RailwayRog
The air filter seams separated, is this a common occurrence on the oem filters?
I use mineral spirits and simple green to clean filter, never had a problem on other air filters.

Air Filter Seams Split

Posted: 08:52 pm Sep 16 2012
by dfeckel
I've never heard of this. If the filter is many years old, then I would just chalk it up to wearing out.

Re: Air Filter Seams Split

Posted: 08:14 am Sep 17 2012
by KarlP
It happens. I washed an old one in Oxy-clean with hot water and it came apart completely.

Washing gently seems to help.

Air Filter Seams Split

Posted: 08:22 am Sep 17 2012
by 99sr220
Petrol and thinners can eat into glues. If getting another one is slow, they can be fixed with contact adhesive used to repair shoes.