Air filter box - cracked screw tab

[Baethe]

Good morning all-

 

Yesterday afternoon I replaced the pleated air filter in my Sierra 1500. Everything went fine except for the last - hardest to reach - hexhead screw for the cover....I had everything tightened up hand tight, and went for the 'just one more crank to make sure' on the ratchet...anyway, I heard a pop and took a look at the screw tab lowest to ground and closest to front of vehicle and it's cracked...I then backed off the screw a bit.

 

Should I just leave it and not worry, there appears to be plenty of tension on the cover still...but maybe I should take everything apart and JB weld the crack? I bet a new air cover housing is $$$$.

 

Any thoughts appreciated.

 

 

[Sierra706]

Time to buy a cold air intake

 

 

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[crankman]

I never really cared for those screws either but I think 3 would hold it fine.

[ShamrockShooter]

Look for some one on here that put on an intake and buy their stock airbox used.

 

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[Ozer]

I did the same, its still sealed up so i say just leave it alone, if another one breaks, then look into other options. Perhaps a bolt and a nut vs a screw

[Baethe]

Thanks for all the replies....going to leave it alone for now...bolt/nut sounds like a winner too...or perhaps jb weld/epoxy the tab back together.

 

Very grateful for all the replies.