Fitting Air Filter on Griff 500

[smcquill]

Can someone help me, I have bought the rectangular air filter for my Griff, went to fit it and have stopped, has anyone done this...after I loosen the nut, the air filter cover becomes loose, but I cannot get the cover out to access the filter...do you have to loosen the radiator to raise it to get the cover out....I take it there is no easy way...?

Thanks SMcQ

[Apache]

it is a tight fit, from what I remember you might need to take the badge off as the bloody bolts foul the filter cover, then looking at it from the front,slide it to the left and rotate it to bring it out

[RichB]

Yes, I had the same problem, in the end I left the box in the nose and manipulated the filter up into place from undeneath the air intake. It was a bigger of a job and apparently some Griff's simply don't have enoiugh space to get the box out.

[smcquill]

never thought about the badge bolts, however the box I think is still too big to come out, without the Radiator being moved...did think about trying to squeeze the filter in and out, but there is really limited access with the filter cover being there....

[RichB]

mrcosmos said:

...Should then pull out easily...

[RichB]

In truth, I have been there done it and I know having spoken to Tim Lamont and the guys at Racing Green that the Griff 500's all differ. Some the box comes out and others it just won't come past the top of the radiator, mine was one of those as is I suspect the OP's...

[Johno]

Ideally you should take the air box out to allow you to seal the panel filter to the box otherwwise you can get gaps where there will be no filtering of incoming air.

I have to loosen the rad to do this. There also 2 clamps and typically for TVR the box doesn't sit in the recess created for it either, but thatv all adds to the character

[Del 203]

Just spent (sorry mate ) 2hrs doing mine again

[RichB]

mrcosmos said:

They must all be different then.Changed it twice on my 500 plus another occasion for a new gold badge.f**k me only trying to give the guy a little help,no wonder spend can't be arsed anymore.

Was that rant and swearing directed at me? No idea why, I was simply doing the same as you, trying to help the chap by letting him know that he may not be doing anything wrong, but may just have a car where air-box won't come out.

[smcquill]

Guys been out trying it, it wont come out, will have to spend time tomorrow by loosening the radiator to give me clearance to remove the box...your right its a horrible position...I think I'll wake up with pains in muscles I never knew I had....

Thanks for all your help, it reassuring I'm not alone on this one.

thanks again
SMcQ

[Johno]

SMcQ

As for sealing to airbeox I used bathroom clear silicone as I had some in the garage. You won't need high temp resistance, just something that'll hold it onto the airbox.

[Del 203]

smcquill said:

I think I'll wake up with pains in muscles I never knew I had....

My back is killing me this morning

The box on mine is very very tight if i dont move the rad but just do able, has to be slid out & in at just the correct angle.

No way would the box go in with the filter attached, so i place the filter in the recess in the nose with double sided foam on top & carefully line the box up to match this when clamping it down

[Pasco]

Del 203 said:

My back is killing me this morning

Blimey it must be a difficult job if a bloke who is only 5ft 2" has problems

[Del 203]

Pasco said:

Del 203 said:

My back is killing me this morning

Blimey it must be a difficult job if a bloke who is only 5ft 2" has problems

Big hands

[Pasco]

Del 203 said:

Pasco said:

Del 203 said:

My back is killing me this morning

Blimey it must be a difficult job if a bloke who is only 5ft 2" has problems

Big hands

You know what the say Del Big Hands Small Penis ask Fordy

[Del 203]

Pasco said:

Del 203 said:

Pasco said:

Del 203 said:

My back is killing me this morning

Blimey it must be a difficult job if a bloke who is only 5ft 2" has problems

Big hands

You know what the say Del Big Hands Small Penis ask Fordy

You would know i suppose

[Pasco]

Del 203 said:

Pasco said:

Del 203 said:

Pasco said:

Del 203 said:

My back is killing me this morning

Blimey it must be a difficult job if a bloke who is only 5ft 2" has problems

Big hands

You know what the say Del Big Hands Small Penis ask Fordy

You would know i suppose

Sue told me Whey Frezzas blown up

[Del 203]

BTT

You done it yet SMcQ ?

[Pasco]

Del 203 said:

BTT

You done it yet SMcQ ?

I recon his Back must have gone

[smcquill]

Spent a good couple of hours, I have to loosen the radiator, no way was it coming out....only problem is though did'nt pick the thread up up quick enough I did'nt seal it, my old one just lifted out easy....

Will leave it for now...but what a hellava job guys.....thanks for all your support...i will feel in tomorrow...

all the best and thanks again
SMcQ