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Broken inlet pipe?

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I guess thats what this is called?

Any sources that might have a cheap one?? Was already broken on the car, I didn't break it.
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First thing I would do is wrap some duct tape around the broken tube as you are drawing in unfiltered air. Autobahn in El Cajon should have the used part that you need.
Thanks, all taped up now and will check with the parts people on Monday.
I just bought a whole intake (air box and inlet pipe/resonators) on eBay for around $35. Might be a good place to check.

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I will keep checking, but I only saw ones that were over $100 bucks, or ones that didn't look like mine.Thanks though.

I just bought a whole intake (air box and inlet pipe/resonators) on eBay for around $35. Might be a good place to check.

I will tell you this one will fit but is a PAIN to install/remove. I took a hammer and sawzall to mine to get it out. Can be done but you'd have to drop the engine.
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...no ...you don't have to drop the engine...just raise the car...done '08 , 09 and a '12..

Jetfuel...too easy...
...no ...you don't have to drop the engine...just raise the car...done '08 , 09 and a '12..

Jetfuel...too easy...


Is that with the intake I just posted? I had no issues with the one in first pic, but 2nd pic ('13 and up I believe) are a Pain to get out/in.

The other one took 3 minutes to install and to pull back out for my boeschbuilt intake.
...all of them...the early boxes were kind of round...the late ones were more square...either kind comes out easy if the body is raised...I don't use that box anyways....

Jetfuel...in a box somewhere...
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Mine comes out once every 2 years for a few days or if I need warranty work.


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You could replace it with one of the silicone intake tubes, or try the cheaper version: http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f19/low-budget-intake-26781/ :)
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