I'm fitting my air filter, need help with the final bit!!

1. Tommyb0071986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 92

   #1 19th March 2009, 15:17

   I need to put my air breather filter on, but i can't get this tube of the end, ive pulled it as hard as i can and used pliers but it wont budge! Is it a "hack it off with saw job? "
   
   
   
2. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

   #2 19th March 2009, 15:18

   use a screwdriver, flat head and pull the yellow clip out of it, that loosens it up then u can jsut pull it off.
3. Tommyb0071986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 92

   #3 19th March 2009, 15:26

   do i fit the breather filter to number 1, or number 2 on this picture?
   
   
4. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

   #4 19th March 2009, 15:33

   you connect it to 1. I know the feeling buddy, you're on about removing the tube from the end of part 1. I can't get mine off either.....
5. DieHardGunner Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Egham Posts: 452 RS Clio 172

   #5 19th March 2009, 15:36

   What size breather do you need to go in 1?
6. Tommyb0071986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 92

   #6 19th March 2009, 15:38

   does it look like ive done everything else right? The silver tube that came with the kit i fitted on to try and get a bit of cold air to the filter, is that right?
7. hellonpluto Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 Manchester United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4229 Saxo VTR '98

   #7 19th March 2009, 15:52

   you'd be better off pointing the silver tube at the green bits rather than the end. Not sure if that tube will make much difference. Bet sounds better thou?
8. Tommyb0071986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 92

   #8 19th March 2009, 15:56

   well thats what i was hoping for, but ive only driving it round from the back of my house to the front because i dont wanna drive it without the oil breather filter, and it didnt really sound any different, which is why im wondering if i've dont it wrong or not
9. kxhaz Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Essex Posts: 975 saxo east coast 1.1

   #9 19th March 2009, 16:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Tommyb0071986 well thats what i was hoping for, but ive only driving it round from the back of my house to the front because i dont wanna drive it without the oil breather filter, and it didnt really sound any different, which is why im wondering if i've dont it wrong or not

   
   hi mate it wont realy sound that much diferant untill your putting the engine under load (when the ingine is sucking in more air)
10. Tommyb0071986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 92

    #10 19th March 2009, 16:16

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    Originally Posted by kxhaz hi mate it wont realy sound that much diferant untill your putting the engine under load (when the ingine is sucking in more air)

    yer you're prob right, will take it out for a spin in the night when the roads are clear. Do u know if the breather filter goes in SLot 1 or 2 (look at the pic)...cheers
11. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

    #11 19th March 2009, 16:21

    as i said above, it goes onto number 1. You can run it as it is for now, wont harm it at all.
    
    Thats how mines run for the last week whilst i find a solution that means i don;t need to use a separate filter - Tube on pipe has a hole for the breather to connect to on mine... just need to work out how to connect the two together

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12. Tommyb0071986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 92

    #12 19th March 2009, 17:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Noddy as i said above, it goes onto number 1. You can run it as it is for now, wont harm it at all. Thats how mines run for the last week whilst i find a solution that means i don;t need to use a separate filter - Tube on pipe has a hole for the breather to connect to on mine... just need to work out how to connect the two together

    I've come up with a solution
    
    
13. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

    #13 19th March 2009, 18:48

    thats the solution i was thinking of, i'll have to just plug up the hole on my inlet pipe
14. Spanky Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS

    #14 19th March 2009, 18:52

    You have done it correct tommy,
    
    Putting it on number 1 wouldof been the WRONG way to do it, as doing this would of left a hole in the TB
    
    just out of intrest, where have you put the pipe which went into the top of the air box???
    
    You can just see it in the picture above, at the other end of the Throttle Body witht he silver clip on it..... other end goes into the top of the airbox, where ahve you got it now???
    
    EDIT - i can now see it, didnt realise it went back into the blue silicone hosing, just making sure
15. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

    #15 19th March 2009, 18:54

    That seems fine mate. Is the oilbreather filter secure?
16. LDeere683 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2009 York Posts: 335 Citroen saxo VTR

    #16 19th March 2009, 19:01

    is it possible to put a breather on the end of the pipe that used to go into the top of the air box? instead of putting it into the back of the hosing?
17. Tommyb0071986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 92

    #17 19th March 2009, 22:25

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Paul That seems fine mate. Is the oilbreather filter secure?

    no its not secure really, going to buy a jubilie clip for it tmr!
18. Tommyb0071986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 92

    #18 19th March 2009, 22:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Noddy thats the solution i was thinking of, i'll have to just plug up the hole on my inlet pipe

    yer, i just cut throw the flexible hosing pipe, i could think of no other way!
19. WestC4oasty Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2008 St.Albans Posts: 449 Saxo westcoast Vtr Powered

    #19 19th March 2009, 22:56

    looking good !
20. Devoner Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Torcross, Devon Posts: 306 Saxo 1.1 '51'

    #20 19th March 2009, 23:14

    is it worth getting a vented bonnet? casue then more air will be sucked strait onto the filter?
21. joejoes Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1

    #21 20th March 2009, 13:24

    hey, sorry to ride along the back of ure post, but i also have a filter and breather connected the same (took long pipe off and connected little breather onto top), is it normal that the breather filter is discoloured from oil? and on touch a little oil on ure finger? this was my main worry with taking that pipe off in the beginning
    
    Joe
22. Tommyb0071986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 92

    #22 20th March 2009, 16:00

    mine did have a little oil on it yes, but then i thought to myseld that it has been on there for like 8 or 9 years so is bound to have a little oil on it. If i didn't cut the pipe and put the green filter on the end of it, then it would be open to getting bits or crap into, so i thought it was best
23. Tommyb0071986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 92

    #23 20th March 2009, 19:12

    the final product, fitting the oil breather with a jubilee clip, nice and secure now
    
    
24. Basley Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Southampton Posts: 278 VTR & GTi

    #24 20th March 2009, 23:30

    Nice job mate what kit is that and where you get it?
25. Tommyb0071986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 92

    #25 21st March 2009, 14:53

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Basley Nice job mate what kit is that and where you get it?

    its a green cotton induction kit, got it from eaby
26. DieHardGunner Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Egham Posts: 452 RS Clio 172

    #26 21st March 2009, 21:45

    Do u know what size the oil breather is?
27. jware92 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Colwyn Bay/Southend Posts: 608 Mk2 vts VXR engined astra

    #27 22nd March 2009, 10:49

    3ive got a breather like that
    pipercross one from halfords for 16.99
    jus wondering what they actually do?
28. Tommyb0071986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 92

    #28 22nd March 2009, 16:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DieHardGunner Do u know what size the oil breather is?

    20mm i believe
29. Tommyb0071986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 92

    #29 22nd March 2009, 16:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jware92 3ive got a breather like that pipercross one from halfords for 16.99 jus wondering what they actually do?

    Does exactly what it says on the tin. Stops crap getting inside the pipe while letting the oil "breath"
30. jware92 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Colwyn Bay/Southend Posts: 608 Mk2 vts VXR engined astra

    #30 22nd March 2009, 17:06

    oh lol fair enough
    will that silver duct thingy be as good as a cold air intake?
    spose it saves cutting away at the carr?
31. Tommyb0071986 L-plater Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 92

    #31 22nd March 2009, 19:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jware92 oh lol fair enough will that silver duct thingy be as good as a cold air intake? spose it saves cutting away at the carr?

    na prob not, but when i put my foot down ,does give a nice roar!
32. Liam_LFC_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 N.Ireland Posts: 3523 French piece of shit. (VTR)

    #32 7th August 2009, 19:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Tommyb0071986 do i fit the breather filter to number 1, or number 2 on this picture?

    I got a breather filter and need to put it to number 1 in your pic.
    
    How the hell did you get that tube of? The one in between 1 and 2?
33. hard_corejoeboy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Southend, Essex/Thetford, Norfolk Posts: 4203 Seat Mii Toca/VW Polo Gti 6c 1.8 turbo

    #33 7th August 2009, 20:01

    lol people and induction kits u know they offer very little real power u would have been better off with a panel filter imo than what u have now...my opinion though...
34. Liam_LFC_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 N.Ireland Posts: 3523 French piece of shit. (VTR)

    #34 7th August 2009, 20:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy lol people and induction kits u know they offer very little real power u would have been better off with a panel filter imo than what u have now...my opinion though...

    Maybe he wanted a better sound over performance. Ever think of that?
    
    I got my open cone filter for free anyway so WiN for me
35. hard_corejoeboy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Southend, Essex/Thetford, Norfolk Posts: 4203 Seat Mii Toca/VW Polo Gti 6c 1.8 turbo

    #35 7th August 2009, 20:13

    True i didn't think of that i dream performance lol
36. sliderz Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 warrington Posts: 722 saxo vts turbo

    #36 7th August 2009, 23:54

    think it looks nice ....maybee get a nice long stainless steel tube and run the filter to the front of car but other than that good on ya
37. hard_corejoeboy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Southend, Essex/Thetford, Norfolk Posts: 4203 Seat Mii Toca/VW Polo Gti 6c 1.8 turbo

    #37 9th August 2009, 00:43

    Surely that still sucking in hot air? Maybe a scoop might help? Saw a smart as f evo at USC with the a hole cut out of front lights and then filter behind it with a heat shield - looked the nuts and the filter was huuuuge!
38. rich112 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2009 Kent Posts: 4207 Mango cammed furio vts

    #38 9th August 2009, 21:34

    Bumping an old thread but how would you go about doing this if you only have the cone part in my case a k&n filter with no hoseing etc. Thanks
39. user_31710 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Falmouth Posts: 609 mk2 clio 172 cup, mk3 golf gti, monkey bike

    #39 9th August 2009, 21:40

    you could go and buy the hoseing ? lol or julbaly clip the filter straight on to the tb
40. Liam_LFC_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 N.Ireland Posts: 3523 French piece of shit. (VTR)

    #40 9th August 2009, 21:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Maxo_Saxo you could go and buy the hoseing ? lol or julbaly clip the filter straight on to the tb

    Thats what i did.......
41. RichM Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Plymouth Posts: 1871 Saxo VTR MK2 '01 Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch '60

    #41 9th August 2009, 21:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Liam_LFC_VTR I got a breather filter and need to put it to number 1 in your pic. How the hell did you get that tube of? The one in between 1 and 2?

    You have to cut the tube off. With mine, I just cut the connector thing off number 2 in the pic and stuck a breather on the end of it. Size of the breather was 18mm.
42. Liam_LFC_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 N.Ireland Posts: 3523 French piece of shit. (VTR)

    #42 9th August 2009, 21:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by RichM You have to cut the tube off. With mine, I just cut the connector thing off number 2 in the pic and stuck a breather on the end of it. Size of the breather was 18mm.

    Yeah I took the saw to the tube earlier
    
    Cut the whole tube off so going to connect the breather filter straight onto number 1 in that pic.
    
    You're right it was 18mm, I got one that was 14mm i think lol Go back tomorrow and get it swapped
43. user_33730 Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 warwickshire Posts: 454 VTR sold, zx6r ninja,GSXR 750 k1 VW Golf GTTDI

    #43 9th August 2009, 22:35

    looking good. what have you done with the airbox and pipes . im looking for some
44. rich112 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2009 Kent Posts: 4207 Mango cammed furio vts

    #44 9th August 2009, 22:53

    So on the oil breather pipe there has to be a breather on the end yup?
45. RichM Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Plymouth Posts: 1871 Saxo VTR MK2 '01 Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch '60

    #45 9th August 2009, 22:58

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rich112 So on the oil breather pipe there has to be a breather on the end yup?

    Yup

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46. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #46 10th August 2009, 09:59

    You`ve made a nice job there Bud,just reposition the ducting so it points directly at the paper element.
    
    Steve.