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Title: ITG filter falling apart
Post by: imran359 on July 23, 2014, 03:00:53 pm

Took the filter off today to give it a clean and its literally just falling apart. Not even had it a year
Anyone else had this issue?

Thanks

Title: Re: ITG filter falling apart
Post by: bacillus on July 23, 2014, 03:18:13 pm

Is this a cone or panel filter?

Title: Re: ITG filter falling apart
Post by: imran359 on July 23, 2014, 03:31:59 pm

Cone filter

Title: Re: ITG filter falling apart
Post by: ROH ECHT on July 23, 2014, 03:54:42 pm

I always felt that the foam filters are not as durable as other time tested materials.
Just search for replacement filters and check that the tube diameter matches and you'll be up and running in no time:
http://www.redline-motorworks.com/product_p/intkvffltr.htm
http://www.ngpracing.com/newstore/k-and-n-universal-cone-filter-3-inlet.html
http://www.ngpracing.com/newstore/k-and-n-universal-cone-filter-3.3-inlet.html
http://www.ngpracing.com/newstore/aem-dryflow-univeral-air-filter-2.75-inlet.html

Title: Re: ITG filter falling apart
Post by: Pikey Motorsports on July 23, 2014, 04:03:01 pm

Mine is doing the same i need a new one! Check its not falling apart inside you dont want to suck that up

What did you clean it with

Title: Re: ITG filter falling apart
Post by: imran359 on July 23, 2014, 04:23:56 pm

Quote from: Pikey Motorsports on July 23, 2014, 04:03:01 pm

Mine is doing the same i need a new one! Check its not falling apart inside you dont want to suck that up

What did you clean it with

Petrol

Title: Re: ITG filter falling apart
Post by: Pikey Motorsports on July 23, 2014, 04:33:42 pm

Was it falling apart before itg dont recommend petrol there filters are glued together

Title: Re: ITG filter falling apart
Post by: ROH ECHT on July 23, 2014, 04:35:36 pm

ITG does make their own cleaner, but I do not know what the solvent is.

Title: Re: ITG filter falling apart
Post by: imran359 on July 23, 2014, 04:46:53 pm

Quote from: Pikey Motorsports on July 23, 2014, 04:33:42 pm

Was it falling apart before itg dont recommend petrol there filters are glued together

Was falling apart before, itg do say petrol can be used as the adhesives used are petrol resistant
http://www.itgairfilters.com/downloads/cleaning-maxogenheavy.pdf