oily air filter

[vodkakid]

just topped up my oil and i thought i'd check a few other things, one of them being the air filter,
when i checked it though it was very oily is this usual last time i had this it was on my golf and the head gasket had gone please say it aint so this time

[MajorClanger]

just topped up my oil and i thought i'd check a few other things, one of them being the air filter,
when i checked it though it was very oily is this usual last time i had this it was on my golf and the head gasket had gone please say it aint so this time

Sounds just fine. The sponge air filters are presoaked in oil to improve their efficiency and they can be pretty oily. A quick check that the oil is clear/clean should help alleviate any of your concerns.

MC

[P7ULG]

The air filters are oil soaked, usually when they get warm the oil can run down the air intakes and appear near the grille.All perfectly normal.

>> Edited by P7ULG on Tuesday 15th April 14:41

[vodkakid]

thank god
cheers

[technolav]

So I brush the dust 10 year old dust off me axel stands an go on a chassis rust hunt.... and I find an oily air filter , this can only mean bad news...

So I'm consolidating myself over a large curry when I find this thread Phew!

Ok so the thread was a little while ago, but thanks Guys...

[david010167]

The Standard filter on a Griff & Chim at least is an oil soaked cylindrical sponge. However there are afermarket alternatives out there that work better. Have a look at this small write up at the Surrey TVR Clubs Web Site:

www.tvrcc-surrey.co.uk

then select Other on the menu and you should see an entry for K&N Air Filter as supplied by that nice man Tim of ACT Performance Products, a good improvement in my opinion.

David

>> Edited by david010167 on Tuesday 12th August 13:08

[TechnoLav]

Hi David, haven't hadd a chance to have a look yet, but can already feel myself reaching for the xmas pressie list

I guess old Mr Insurance will want to know the difference

[david010167]

I am not sure if the insurrance would want to know the difference, as it is just an air fiter which is a consumable item I believe, but I stand to be corrected.

David

TechnoLav said:

Hi David, haven't hadd a chance to have a look yet, but can already feel myself reaching for the xmas pressie list I guess old Mr Insurance will want to know the difference

[wolosp]

The air filter (as previously mentioned) is meant to be oily.
If you want to clean it, that's easy-peasy.
:grannyeggsuckingmode: Remove the filter, place it in a suitable container and clean it with some solvent (White Spirit is ok), drain it off and let dry. Go to a decent motorcycle shop and buy a can of foam filter oil - cost approx £3. Put the filter in a carrier bag (make sure it's one without holes in it!), pour some of the oil in (not too much) and squeze the filter to soak up the oil. Let surplus oil drain out for a few hours before refitting. :grannyeggsuckingmode:

[TechnoLav]

Blimy, and I was expecting some funcky chromed up pan thingy link I put on a Webber years ago!

Ta very much, what kinda price are we talking?

Gavin

Edited to remove the word Capri

>> Edited by TechnoLav on Tuesday 12th August 13:43

>> Edited by TechnoLav on Tuesday 12th August 13:43

[shpub]

david010167 said:

I am not sure if the insurrance would want to know the difference, as it is just an air fiter which is a consumable item I believe, but I stand to be corrected. David

Non standard part. Why would you use it unless you improved the horsepower?
If in any doubt, they should be told.

[david010167]

Good point.

shpub said:

david010167 said: I am not sure if the insurrance would want to know the difference, as it is just an air fiter which is a consumable item I believe, but I stand to be corrected. David Non standard part. Why would you use it unless you improved the horsepower? If in any doubt, they should be told.