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Thread: cleaned SRI filter - oh noes..

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    hello everyone,

    Couple days ago i cleaned my dry flow corksport air filter using K n N filter cleaning kit (without the re-oiling afterwards). I set it to dry for a good few hours in the sun and it was definitely touch dry by the time i reinstalled the pod filter back on.

    It now appears there is hardly any induction noise, little actual induction of air, and throttle response has dropped dramatically. It's definitely not a 'mind' thing. I've had to depress the accelerator more than double what I used to to get an 'activation' of spooling activity. At first, though not convinced, I thought it was because the filter hadn't dried completely, so I tried again today and the same thing happens...little to no air induction noise coming from the SRI, hardly any feeling of air induction, and a dramatically reduced throttle response. It feels like the induction of air is restricted by the pod itself...

    Has anyone else come across this problem? I have no idea what could have gone wrong in the cleaning process. Whilst the corksport instructions state a 'mild all purpose cleaner' should be used, I wouldn't have thought an actual filter cleaner would do any damage - plus I obviously didn't re-oil it being a dry flow filter. There doesn't appear to be any visible damage to the filter itself from the cleaning as well.

    Any tips, diagnosis, guidance would be much appreciated.

    Cheers
    B

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    as a test - try remove the pod filter all together and do a quick run - if improved then its pod related

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    and while youre at it give your MAF sensor a clean too

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    The porosity of the filter may have changed from the cleaning process and sitting in the sun for a few hours could be bad for it too. I can't imagine that a replacement filter from CS would be expensive?

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    The material used for dry flow filters may not be able to accept the strength of the K&N cleaner ,remembering that the K&N filter medium is stronger an with lifetime warranty.
    The cleaner may have affected to porosity of the dry element?????
    Just a thought!

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    thanks for the input guys. driving it on day 3 seems to have improved a tad, but 1st gear definitely needs a push stomp on the accelerator to get any spooling going. 2nd gear similar, but activating spooling in 3rd seems to be what it used to. I've sent corksport an email - I'll see what they say. And yep I've given the MAF a clean about 1000km before this so i don't think that would improve it much.

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    Give the MAF another clean just in case it got some crap on it after filter clean.
    i personally would have used a Dryflow cleaner which can be purchased from Edge

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    If i remember correctly, the k&n cleanih kit state to wind dry the filter (not under the sun) so maybe its thr sun that kills the filter.

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    These filters hold a lot of water. Uncles it was a very hot day, the filter probably didn't dry fully. I had one left for hours that seemed quite dry, I tried vacuuming up a few bugs that were still stuck in it, and ended up with a flooded vaccume. I'd definitely clean the MAF again in case it got water and what not sucked into it from the filter.


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    They do sell replacement filters, but they aren't cheap especially once you add shipping: Mazda Dry Flow Air Filter by CORKSPORT

    They also sell a particular cleaning product, which seems different to the standard product for oiled filters. Interestingly it does mention drying in the sun (although the sun is harsh in Australia): AEM Dry Flow Filter Cleaning Kit

    Keep us updated with CorkSport's response

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    Haven't got a reply from corksport yet..
    How do I tag them in posts??

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    Place an @ symbol then their name. Like this @mps3er

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    give them a call, fastest way to engage with them

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    So I gave the maf another clean but same results. Waiting response from CS.


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    Did you try driving without the filter? To confirm it is the filter?

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    ^^ yep try that

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    I'm scared something will get sucked into the intake without the filter being there... There's dust and crap in and around the engine bay and obviously the outdoor elements...sounds risky...:S


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    Give the area around the filter a quick wipe/clean, so there is minimal dust and dirt that could get sucked up. Provided you don't drive through a sandstorm or on gravel, a quick trip around the block or to the supermarket shouldn't hurt. Not saying you should drive to the outback without a filter.

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    Last edited by 1CMS1; 01-04-2014 at 07:26 AM.

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    Where are you located? Can you borrow a working filter from someone for 10 minutes? Or put your stock airbox back in for a test if you have it.


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    please note this is dodgy,

    get your panel filter and tape it to your intake pipe , some how , dont ask how haha

    see how you go

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