PDA

View Full Version : K&n cai

Motteler621
12-26-2009, 07:30 PM
Hey guys I got a K&N cold air intake for my jeep 4.7 that a guy got rid of because he sold his jeep, I got it for 130.00. Anyway the thing looks brand new but he had an 03 grand cherokee and for the 03 you have to cut 6 inches off the vent hose to make it work. (says on instructions and his is cut). Im talking about that little rubber hose that connects to the middle of the air tube. Do you think I can just put it back together and tape it with electrical tape. I dont see a problem with doing it since there wont be any pressure to blow the tape off. What do you guys think?
Motteler621
12-26-2009, 07:46 PM
here is a picture of the rubber hose that was cut and now in two pieces. Im pretty sure Il need to tape it back together when I install it. Think this will be ok to do??

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n276/motteler621/IMG_0193.jpg
Chaoul1
12-26-2009, 07:47 PM
Go to like Home Depot or something and see if you can find another piece like that. If you can tape it up then go for it.
Motteler621
12-26-2009, 07:51 PM
i think the correct term for it is the vent hose
Chris
12-26-2009, 07:58 PM
Isn't that a vacuum hose?
Motteler621
12-26-2009, 08:07 PM
i dont know, all i know is that it is the vent hose that goes onto the nipple in the middle of the K@N intake tube
Motteler621
12-26-2009, 08:36 PM
il just call K&N on monday and see what they say. They might have a replacment hose or something. Im sure those things are only a couple bucks.
Chaoul1
12-26-2009, 09:00 PM
Vacuum Hose. I think that's the only hose there is.
Denny boy
12-26-2009, 09:12 PM
Just go to a hardware store and get a new piece of hose. Taping it will work but but won't look good.
dreamer1213
12-27-2009, 05:13 AM
Are you sure it won't fit? Have you tried it?
06HemiLtd
12-27-2009, 09:09 AM
that's the breather hose. just go to any hardware or auto supply store and buy a 2-3 ft hose with the same interior diameter. it's only going to be a couple of dollars.
Motteler621
12-27-2009, 10:16 AM
no i havent tried it yet dreamer, i just thought it wouldnt fit because the directions only mention that you have to cut 6 inches off for the 03 models only.
Motteler621
12-27-2009, 10:25 AM
how long of a hose did you need for your 02 dreamer, im sure mine is the same as yours. would you be able to tell me because I might not need to spend money on one? thanks man
dreamer1213
12-27-2009, 12:27 PM
I'll go measure it for you right now. Mine is a H.O, but it shouldn't be different. I can't imagine that it would only be for 03's. Did the change it back in 04 to the way it was in 99-02? Weird...

Measurements to follow..
dreamer1213
12-27-2009, 12:29 PM
The hose in mine is 5 1/2 inches.

Try it and see what needs to be done.
Motteler621
12-27-2009, 02:04 PM
yes it should fit then. Directions were wrong. But some please help. I got two screws off that is holding the airbox down but I can't get the last one. How did you guys get your screws off?? Help!! Lol
Motteler621
12-27-2009, 02:29 PM
here is a pic of it. I cant seem to find it under the car either. http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n276/motteler621/CIMG0001.jpg
Motteler621
12-27-2009, 03:35 PM
someone, anyone, lol. So no one has put a CAI on a wj jeep that is reading this. Big rep points to whoever can tell me.
Chaoul1
12-27-2009, 08:15 PM
Can't see the picture...LOL rep points. Fix the picture.
Motteler621
12-27-2009, 09:34 PM
oh sorry, i deleted the picture in my photobucket account. I got the screw out though.