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joen14 · Jul 9th, 2007, 09:38 AM

Hi,

I have just fitted a new K&N panel filter over the weekend, and I found that the air filter box had 2 clips broke. It is held in place with just the 2 screws. Is this safe to drive like this, any suggestions to how to mend it.

Any help would be apreciated

Many thanks,

lillapoyka · Jul 10th, 2007, 01:58 AM

same thing happened to me. As for now I stuck a little duct tape on the side with the broken clips. I figure I'm going to try to get a new lid.

DaFlake · Jul 10th, 2007, 06:01 AM

If these are the clips that hold the two halves together then no, it is not safe to leave open as something could get sucked it.

You could do as above and tape it until you can buy a new box but make sure it is sealed tight.

..Blackadder.. · Jul 10th, 2007, 08:34 PM

Try 1320 autos mini breakers or mini matt should be able to ort you one cheapish.

Jul 9th, 2007, 09:38 AM	#1
joen14 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 02:31 PM Posts: 13 Offline	Panel Filter problems Hi, I have just fitted a new K&N panel filter over the weekend, and I found that the air filter box had 2 clips broke. It is held in place with just the 2 screws. Is this safe to drive like this, any suggestions to how to mend it. Any help would be apreciated Many thanks,

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DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 09:31 AM Posts: 10,844 Online	If these are the clips that hold the two halves together then no, it is not safe to leave open as something could get sucked it. You could do as above and tape it until you can buy a new box but make sure it is sealed tight. Global Moderator
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Jul 10th, 2007, 01:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
lillapoyka MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Florida, USA Local Time: 09:31 AM Posts: 158 Offline	same thing happened to me. As for now I stuck a little duct tape on the side with the broken clips. I figure I'm going to try to get a new lid.

Jul 10th, 2007, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 02:31 PM Posts: 868 Offline	Try 1320 autos mini breakers or mini matt should be able to ort you one cheapish.

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