airbox warped and fubar, alternatives

andyr354 · Apr 13, 2006

I don't want a gauze filter on there. The stock air box is all warped out of shape and not sealing anymore.

Years ago I remember reading about using some type of paper cone filter off an import car, but can't seem to find anything about it in the search.

Also saw the solution gojeep came up with, but looks like the parts might be pricey.

Any airboxes from other rigs that can be gotten at a salvage yard?

kevin s · Apr 13, 2006

What year XJ? There are plenty stock air boxes sitting unused in garages (including mine from a '92).

andyr354 · Apr 13, 2006

forgot about no sigs now.

89 with 4.0L

I have looked at the few ones in the yards here, all seem to suffer the same symptoms as mine.

goodburbon · Apr 13, 2006

Buy mine.

cherokee89 · Apr 13, 2006

What about some long, thin bolts to pull the sides back in? One or two should do it.

andyr354 · Apr 13, 2006

Acually used large wire ties and did this a few years ago. It has expanded to far the long dimension now. If they would just make the sealing surface a hair larger on the filters.

I had a thought I might be able to use the stock filter housing off my 93 dodge cummins if it will fit.

montanaman · Apr 14, 2006

You know ... I put a K&N filter on my '91, and it seems to be a little too short on the long dimension. I compared it to the old filter, and the old filter was longer.

I assumed the K&N was the wrong size, but is it possible my airbox is warped also?

Hope this isn't hijacking ... pretty much the same subject.

SCW · Apr 14, 2006

montanaman said:
You know ... I put a K&N filter on my '91, and it seems to be a little too short on the long dimension. I compared it to the old filter, and the old filter was longer.

I assumed the K&N was the wrong size, but is it possible my airbox is warped also?

Hope this isn't hijacking ... pretty much the same subject.

I think the K&N is simply sized poorly, mine is short in the long dimension also, I've heard this complaint before as well.

the_chief · Apr 14, 2006

kevin s said:
There are plenty stock air boxes sitting unused in garages

amen, i've got one from an 88 and an 00 you can have for the low price of............shipping!

Between everyone on here there are prob 1000 sitting in garages.

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