air filter pipe has a crack in it

1. tomo1989 L-plater Joined: Sep 2010 West Yorkshire Posts: 91 Wicked Red Vts

   #1 31st October 2011, 10:03

   Hi guys,
   I have a 2003 vts recently noticed on the standard airfilter tht the pipe attached to the box attached to the inlet manifold the pipe between the two has split in two :/ what will this affect as car doesn't seem as quick?
   
   Thanks
   Tomo
2. user_46658 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2010 Little Mill, South Wales Posts: 7547 Mondeo ST TDCI Saxo VTS

   #2 31st October 2011, 10:20

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by tomo1989 Hi guys, I have a 2003 vts recently noticed on the standard airfilter tht the pipe attached to the box attached to the inlet manifold the pipe between the two has split in two :/ what will this affect as car doesn't seem as quick? Thanks Tomo

   The engine is potentially taking in unfiltered air and you will be affected by heatsoak from the engine. Not a massive thing though tbh just get that pipe replaced.
3. tysonrucker Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8

   #3 17th November 2011, 06:22

   I have to agree. You engine may be receiving air that is not filtered as a result of a worn out air filter pipe. You should have no trouble replacing the air filter pipe.