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Tips for getting cone Air Filter back into silicon elbow?

TakenTheBacon
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Hi guys,

Nice day today so I went to clean engine bay and filter in my ST. Have an Airtec set of pipes, silicon elbow and cone air filter,

Just wondering if anyone has tips on how to get the filter back into the elbow securely without pushing so much on the filter it would push the centre plastic of filter back inside itself?

Cheers

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    Very light application of lubricant and then twist it into position rather than just pushing.

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    19 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

    Very light application of lubricant and then twist it into position rather than just pushing.

    'Lubricant' can also include a smear of Fairy Liquid!

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    Other brands of washing-up liquid are available :biggrin:

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    Can you put the silicone elbow in a container of boiling water to soften it up?

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    9 minutes ago, tomo2001 said:

    Can you put the silicone elbow in a container of boiling water to soften it up?

    Yes, you can even add a little Fairy Liquid :biggrin:

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    1 minute ago, StephenFord said:

    you can even add a little Fairy Liquid 

    ...and do the dishes at the same time 👍

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    20 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

    Very light application of lubricant and then twist it into position rather than just pushing.

    That's what she said!!! 😉

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    Now, is it just me, or has everyone now lost the gravitas of the OP original question? LOL

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