Pam, Taylor, it was good to meet you both! I've already met Pat before.

 

Well my dad and I took a look. We didn't want to force the red tab back anymore. He just said leave it and not to mess with it. I see his point as he said he get's nervous doing this type of thing especially when I need the truck in case something happens. Kind of a bummer but where I am not a mechanic - I don't want to screw with it and be screwed.

So much for a write up

 

He told me at dinner we can take a look at it one a weekend where we have more time. Question tho: He undid the torq screws on the piece screwed onto the airbox... was that correct? He got nervous because he said it felt like there was a spring or something pulling on it. The red tab we pulled back but it stopped. I think we need more clarification

 

Blasphemy!

 

Ok, won't hurt for me to do mine. I will try to get to it no later than the weekend and I will tell you specifically what you do.

 

Agreed! San Antonio would be highly upset!

 

Thanks Blue... I really appreciate it No rush whatsoever.


Also... do you HAVE to oil the K&N filter or can you just clean it periodically to keep it clean?

 

I usually just shake mine loose of the dirt and leaves, and then run a little water through it inside to outside and let it dry. If you need to oil it, do it very very sparsely

 

thanks stealth it was nice meeting you too, we will have to figure out when you can come and get your speakers this week

 

Sounds good Pat. It's brand new (one week old) so I am set for quite some time. I will jsut rinse it out like you do periodically though. The oiling makes me nervous and will save me some $$. I think once I get out of college and get this baby turning into a driver/show truck... the Banks intake will be on list. The DWV w/ the dop-in suffices for now. Next on the list is my Gryphon

 

Yeah, need to figure that out.

 

I have the K&N dropin. I bought the Recharge kit for about $10. Comes with a spray cleaner and spray oil. I spray it liberally with the cleaner, then wash it of with a hose. Shake the water off and let it dry for a few minutes. Then I spray it lightly with the oil. Use it like you are putting the first coat on with a spray can, just enough so the surface has a light coat. It has a red dye in it, so you can see where you have sprayed. I always felt under spray was better than overspraying, and I have never had a problem in 92,000 miles.

 

That is true... sparingly seems to be the words of wisdom with these filters

 

and only oil from the outside of the filter, air flow will suck the oil down through the filter if needed, but if you spray on the inside, then it gets sent straight to the MAF and engine :o

 

correct.

Most people just don't seem to be able to follow the instructions. They seem to think if a little is good, then more would be better.