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    Air filter box

    Dumb question but when replacing the air filter for the first time since I got the car last year, I notice that there is a tube in the middle of it which seems to go no where, What is its purpose? Do I need to block it off for my snorkel properly?


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    Quote Originally Posted by SKID View Post
    Dumb question but when replacing the air filter for the first time since I got the car last year, I notice that there is a tube in the middle of it which seems to go no where, What is its purpose? Do I need to block it off for my snorkel properly?


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    I think you are talking about the drain. Some people block them others leave them I believe
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    Yeah I would definitely leave the drain as it is.

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    Do not block the drain Skid.

    It's designed to drain water and not take any water in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lucus30 View Post
    I think you are talking about the drain. Some people block them others leave them I believe
    Nah in the centre of the housing where the filter sits there is a plastic tube. Ive seen this on a few housings but not all....
    Not sure what it does but just leave it.

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    I see he drain hole on the outer edge, the part I'm referring to is Its part of the box, right in the center, the filter goes around it...

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    airbox.jpg

    the bit in the center....

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    I'd say it's a filter locator?

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