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Offline sunnylunn

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air filter cover
« on: 01 May 2007, 11:54 »
has anyone got an idea how the cover comes off to change the air filter? . iv'e just bought a pipercross replacement and cant get the cover off.  :huh:

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Re: air filter cover
« Reply #1 on: 01 May 2007, 12:45 »
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Re: air filter cover
« Reply #2 on: 01 May 2007, 13:08 »
thanks CASS, its what i was looking for, just have to try and not break the cover getting it off!

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Re: air filter cover
« Reply #3 on: 01 May 2007, 15:37 »
Before you pull your engine cover, visit a local engineering suppler, and buy a tube of Rocol AquaSil silicone grease.  Put a thin smear of this on the rubber bushings and nylon posts, and when you need to remove it in the future, you'll have no probs.
Sean - Independent Automotive Engineering Technician (ret'd)
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