4.5 Airbox hose plate

[markh1]

Hi all,

The part of the airbox that the induction hoses clamp onto are split so air is leaking in/out.

Is it possible to replace just this plate and not the whole airbox? I have searched the TVR shop and steath heath etc but I cannot find them.

Thanks,

Mark

[trackcar]

I'm looking to get these done in stainless very shortly, but in the meantime someone like dave hillis (plasticman on here) could do you something in fibreglass as per original (but stronger) or maybe carbon if you ask nicely?

[itsallyellow]

Joo do you think there could be any gains in the airbox/pipe/intake area?

Thanks

[markh1]

Joo I have heared rumours (that I think came from you) that you a redesigning the short induction system, is this true??

edited to add: how much for the stainless ones?

Edited by markh1 on Thursday 15th January 11:24

Edited by markh1 on Thursday 15th January 11:27

[paulj]

I have the same problem - would be interested in a solution..

I'm not looking to change the induction, still happy with the standard setup.

[grovest]

I found the same problem on mine. The pipe clips had been over tightened and had crushed the stub pipes causing them to fold inwards on themselves. I bought some large bore exhaust pipe that just fitted inside the GRP tubes and cut it into 20mm lengths. If you heat the GRP tubes with a hot air gun they become flexible and you can restore them to their original shape. I then fixed the steel pipe in with Isopon body filler - the one made from short lengths of chopped up glass fibre in a polyester resin. You need to be careful cleaning up the internal surface once it has cured as you don't want any bits of glass fibre being inhaled by your AJP!

Hope this helps. If you want any pictures I have some on my home PC, let me know.

[markh1]

grovest said:

I found the same problem on mine. The pipe clips had been over tightened and had crushed the stub pipes causing them to fold inwards on themselves. I bought some large bore exhaust pipe that just fitted inside the GRP tubes and cut it into 20mm lengths. If you heat the GRP tubes with a hot air gun they become flexible and you can restore them to their original shape. I then fixed the steel pipe in with Isopon body filler - the one made from short lengths of chopped up glass fibre in a polyester resin. You need to be careful cleaning up the internal surface once it has cured as you don't want any bits of glass fibre being inhaled by your AJP!

Hope this helps. If you want any pictures I have some on my home PC, let me know.

That sounds like a really good idea! Pictures, if you can be bothered would be very helpful.

[TimJM]

I would like some of these too. Does ACT currently make them? Take a look at the pic on the rhs of this page.

[TimJM]

New carbon fibre airbox back plate, sounds like the right thing to me.

[ACT]

TimJM said:

I would like some of these too. Does ACT currently make them? Take a look at the pic on the rhs of this page.

The ones you are looking at are a part of our induction kit and only work with our own hoses. We are working on a new "standard" backplate, with strengthened intake spouts, options for extra trumpets, carbon or glass construction.

[Full SP]

markh1 said:

Hi all,

The part of the airbox that the induction hoses clamp onto are split so air is leaking in/out.

Is it possible to replace just this plate and not the whole airbox? I have searched the TVR shop and steath heath etc but I cannot find them.

Thanks,

Mark

I've actually got a brand new original factory one (which, of course, needs trimming to fit!) - I don't remember which side it is - let me know which side you need and I'll check it out. It's been sitting on a shelf for quite a few years so it'd be nice if it could help someone out.

[grovest]

Mark, before and after photo's.

Before



After


Edited to add the photos properly.

Edited by grovest on Thursday 15th January 21:58

[markh1]

Full SP said:

markh1 said:

Hi all,

The part of the airbox that the induction hoses clamp onto are split so air is leaking in/out.

Is it possible to replace just this plate and not the whole airbox? I have searched the TVR shop and steath heath etc but I cannot find them.

Thanks,

Mark

I've actually got a brand new original factory one (which, of course, needs trimming to fit!) - I don't remember which side it is - let me know which side you need and I'll check it out. It's been sitting on a shelf for quite a few years so it'd be nice if it could help someone out.

Thanks for the offer but I need both sides so I think I will have a go at rebuilding them stronger like grovest has done.

Grovest thanks for the pictures, great job you have done I will give that a go.

[grovest]

If it helps, the Isopon I used was the P40 stuff. I'd definitely recommend this fix/mod as the stub pipes are incredibly strong afterwards. I found using some cheap plastic/latex gloves helps a lot when putting it together as you can work the fibreglass between the airbox and steel pipe much better with your fingers than any tools. Also take the time to clean it up well with wet and dry once cured and remove every last trace of the stuff you sand off. Good luck.

I only fixed the side that had been abused, I should really do the nearside ones as a precaution while the weather is less then ideal...