Can Induction kits cause 'problems'?

[spikeyadrian]

Hi Guys,
I've read somewhere that fitting an induction kit to your
Mini Cooper (R50) can cause the crank seal to leak.
Is this true?
I heard that induction kits can cause increased crank pressure?
I ask this because i fitted a Pipercross Viper about 6 months ago
and i've just been told my crank seal is leaking and it's going to be
an expensive repair job.
Any ideas, or is it just a coincidence??
Cheers guy's.

[spikeyadrian]

Anyone help guy's????

[kelv1962]

hi
i have never heard of this before and having induction kits on 4 of my last cars i have never had any problems like this. i always run a cold air feed to the filter as engines sometime dont like hot air as colder the air you suck into the engine more dence it is so better the car runs, but seals starting to leak i think you have been told a porky i cant see it myself