Air box removal

[anonymous-user]

Do I need the scuttle panel off to remove the airbox ?
Looks more than a bit tight with it on ?

David

[NCE 61]

No need to remove the scuttle panel, but don't forger there is a third clip that can't be seen holding the air box top on located in the middle on the underside of the air box.

[anonymous-user]

Thanks I will have a go.....

[Batwick2]

It's easier with the panel off, definitely. And don't forget to take the windscreen wiper rod off too - even easier then.

I can tell you though, taking it off is *nothing* compared to getting the bloody thing back on, especially without squashing the air filter out like a piece of ham in a sandwich with too much butter in it.

[anonymous-user]

I did take the panel off and then not too bad.

[nawarne]

Dont forget to replace the small bore pipe to the atmospheric pressure sensor right at the back of the lower half....BEFORE you re-assemble!!
How did I know that????
Nick

[Batwick2]

My replacement box from TVR Power didn't even have the nipple for that pipe. I had to get a water sprinkler nipple from eBay (they're just the right size), drill a hole and epoxy the damned thing in myself! Also did the front one for the fuel pressure regulator bleed hose thingy wotsit, which apparently isn't essential, but I did it anyway.

[natben]

nawarne said:

Dont forget to replace the small bore pipe to the atmospheric pressure sensor right at the back of the lower half....BEFORE you re-assemble!!
How did I know that????
Nick

I just noticed this pipe, I have a Cerbera SP6 mine was not attached to the air box ,what are the symptoms of driving with it not attached?

[nawarne]

natben said:

nawarne said:

Dont forget to replace the small bore pipe to the atmospheric pressure sensor right at the back of the lower half....BEFORE you re-assemble!!
How did I know that????
Nick

I just noticed this pipe, I have a Cerbera SP6 mine was not attached to the air box ,what are the symptoms of driving with it not attached?

Basically, the ecu sets a default value of 1000mb for atmospheric pressure if the MAP sensor/associated 'equipment' fails - so the engine will run. In theory, it would ony become a problem at any 'great' altitude/mountainous roads, when the ecu would alter the fuelling to compensate for a lower/less dense air pressure/mass.
Nick