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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20367  
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That's what I'd do anyway, needs care though or the bit could pierce into the air box if not careful.
If they broke the bracket make sure you get it put right too. Or else.  |
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11th Jul 2014 9:57am |
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| KU310R Member Since: 16 May 2017 Location: Private Posts: 30 
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I am trying to remove the air cleaner housing from a 2.2 as well, but cant understand where the "3 bolts" (according to the manual) are. Any tips where to look please? Thanks!
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2nd Nov 2017 6:48pm |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2415  
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Its a pig to remove it. To say the less Puma 110" SW
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3rd Nov 2017 2:44am |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665 
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I wonder when someone (Allisport, BAS maybe) will bring out a new airbox design...??? Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
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3rd Nov 2017 8:36am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905 
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I thought from all the research done on restriction to air intake that BAS was going to produce a new air intake system, but not seen anything yet.
Sorry KU310R, can't help you with your question. I'm sure I read a guide somewhere, so maybe try the search function on here? This may help? http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56018.html?highlight=airbox James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers Last edited by JOW240725 on 3rd Nov 2017 9:31am. Edited 1 time in total |
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3rd Nov 2017 8:45am |
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| Coatesyyy Member Since: 07 Sep 2017 Location: Knutsford Posts: 423
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I've got to do this soon, looks like a swine to do
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3rd Nov 2017 8:48am |
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| 4wheeler Member Since: 13 Apr 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 87 
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When I installed my Safari snorkel about 3 years ago, from memory I think I removed the headlight assembly to gain better access to the air box as I did not want to drill out the air box support bracket rivets. I used some dish washing liquid with a bit of water and coated the fixtures after removing the support bolts. As the studs passing through the rubber grommets are tight, you need to move/rock the box around a little to allow the lubricant to get into the joint to allow slip. Mine has air conditioning so the outer foam needed protecting so as not to get damaged when removing the box. I did not disconnect the air conditioning hose.
I was still difficult to remove but I got it out. Hopefully I won't have to do it again for a very long time. |
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3rd Nov 2017 9:13am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17382 
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I think it is only difficult if you have a/c.
I've had the airbox on and off repeateadly while sorting out various issues and improvements on my (non a/c) 2.4, with no real problems, although it is a bit of a fiddle. One thing that makes it much easier is if you shorten the plastic prongs on the airbox the first time you get it off, and lubricate the rubber doobries with vaseline before refitting. Also, take the lid off the airbox, and remove the entire lid complete with air hose from the turbo and hence from the car to give yourself more room. |
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3rd Nov 2017 2:19pm |
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| KU310R Member Since: 16 May 2017 Location: Private Posts: 30
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Thanks for your help and suggestions. I ended up cutting the originial air intake and doing all the modifications with the airbox in place since there was the A/C line on top of it and wasn't sure it would go through without breaking something.
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4th Nov 2017 1:45am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20367
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I always but put a disposable glove over any open hose outlets or inlets too, keeps any debris out completely whilst removing or refitting.
Only remove just before reconnecting. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴🇮🇪🇺🇸⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪 Last edited by custom90 on 4th Nov 2017 9:37pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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4th Nov 2017 5:26pm |
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| KU310R Member Since: 16 May 2017 Location: Private Posts: 30
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Thats what i did as well. I used some tape to cover inlets instead. Gloves are a better idea though!
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4th Nov 2017 8:28pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20367
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Tapes good for smaller stuff I find.
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4th Nov 2017 9:37pm |
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| 100inch Member Since: 15 May 2012 Location: Brunswick Posts: 411 
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Just wanted to confirm that it is possible to remove the airbox on an aircon Defender and without drilling out the rivets, or unbolting the aircon.
As mentioned you have to loosen up the 4 rubber grommets, then undo the 3 bolts and let the bracket drop. Top Fan shroud needs to come off and unbolting the lower one, which can't be taken off but at least moved around. Trick is to get the airbox inlet pipe facing the direction of the belt/ fan. Reinstatement goes similar with the bracket attached by only one bolt (closest to the shock), hanging downwards. Drop the airbox inlet pipe first and then pull across to get the rest of the box under the wing. But be warned, it is a  of a job. m |
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21st Mar 2018 9:34pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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What were the JLR engineers thinking...
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