Anyone else had the air intake tube by the battery destroyed?

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burrpenick
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Anyone else had the air intake tube by the battery destroyed?

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My battery ate it up, being constructed of fabric, the acid got to it quickly. My solution was a piece of PVC. Worked like a charm and will be there forever. penick@nettally.com

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Mavrik
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Re: Anyone else had the air intake tube by the battery destroyed? (burrpenick)

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can't say that I have. Nice Vibe
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Post by northvibe »

that shouldnt happen under normal conditions. is your battery leaking? good fix though
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Re: Anyone else had the air intake tube by the battery destroyed? (burrpenick)

Post by Raven »

I Envy you, not about the battery though.
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Post by zionzr2 »

how about a battery that dont leak!!
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just buy a short ram intake or a cold air intake... that way the tube and filter are no where near the path of the killer battery!
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burrpenick
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Re: Anyone else had the air intake tube by the battery destroyed? (13Vibe03)

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thanks for the note. I am not sure if it could get warm enough there to cause a problem- It does get fresh air through it. I'm also not sure if the gas be toxic to the engine, after inhaling petrol, I seriously doubt it.PS: I thought I was the only one who liked to get in dumpsters!
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Post by burrpenick »

I believe this one was overfilled, No, I would never do that!
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