K&N FIPK

[illmac77]

well i changed my serpentine belt due to the squeaking, fix that prob. then as i was checking everything out under the hood and noticed that the plastic tube to the K&N FIPK where it meets the throtle body was melted, like a 3/8 in valley so to speak on the tube. not sure how long its been there but i dont think to long. just emailed K&N waiting for a reply/fix.

[g6t6o]

well i changed my serpentine belt due to the squeaking, fix that prob. then as i was checking everything out under the hood and noticed that the plastic tube to the K&N FIPK where it meets the throtle body was melted, like a 3/8 in valley so to speak on the tube. not sure how long its been there but i dont think to long. just emailed K&N waiting for a reply/fix.

Can you post a pic at all?  I'm confused on where you are talking about :ehh:

[illmac77]

ill try but i dont have a digital camera

on the tube section of the kit farthest away from the filter were the it buts up against the engine per say, where the 2 hose clamps are and the rubber hose that joins it to the engine... right there it is melted to where there is a gap where air or what ever can go directly into the engine

[bassdog]

I've seen something like this somewhere before, not sure if it was on this board or out on the web. K&N should send you a newer design replacement part for free. Give them a call, I think they will take care of you.

[chevy4x4trucks]

Time to break out the Duct Tape

 

Haven't had any problems w/ mine, but I'll be sure to look at it now to double check.  Does it look like it was melted from just engine heat or friction from something rubbing on it?

[illmac77]

well i just got a email back from K&N, the tech said the prob. cause was a weak seam on the tube and colapsed when i tightened down the hose clamps. they are sending me another tube, asap. so everything will be ok once again  

[Stepside Z]

I have not had any trouble with mine. I will check it this weekend just in case.