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Jan Forrest
Prolific User Username: got_one
Post Number: 182 Registered: 1-2008
| Posted on Saturday, 22 January, 2011 - 07:47 am: |    |
Oh, the joys of Shadow ownership - or perhaps not. The big, fat, corrugated air trunking from the air filter to the central air flap housing has collapsed. I've botched it for now, but where do I get a replacement from? I've enquired at a breaker's and he's quoted - for a used one - £100 + p&P + VAT Anyone know of a better (and preferably cheaper) source here in Blighty? |
   
Nigel Johnson
Experienced User Username: nigel_johnson
Post Number: 48 Registered: 12-2008
| Posted on Saturday, 22 January, 2011 - 09:11 am: |    |
Hi Jan, 66 quid including VAT from Flying spares. One metre length. Regards, Nigel. |
   
Jan Forrest
Prolific User Username: got_one
Post Number: 183 Registered: 1-2008
| Posted on Saturday, 22 January, 2011 - 09:18 am: |    |
Thanks. I'll get onto them next week (busy over the weekend). |
   
Jeff Young
Experienced User Username: jeyjey
Post Number: 30 Registered: 10-2010
| Posted on Saturday, 22 January, 2011 - 08:23 pm: |    |
I just bought a used air cleaner resonator from Flying Spares (£15). They're a real pain to extract from the trunking, and in my case they must have given up - it arrived to me still in the longer of the two pieces of trunking. Jeff. |
   
Mark Aldridge
Experienced User Username: mark_aldridge
Post Number: 27 Registered: 10-2008
| Posted on Saturday, 22 January, 2011 - 10:33 pm: |    |
Try Demon Tweeks for trunking,supplied in metre lengths, various diameters.Have used it on my Shadow air intake and S1 heater trunking. Mark |
   
Jan Forrest
Prolific User Username: got_one
Post Number: 184 Registered: 1-2008
| Posted on Sunday, 23 January, 2011 - 12:02 am: |    |
S'funny you should mention the resonator. I've had a go at removing it on several occasions and came to the conclusion that Crewe must have designed a tool (~£100+ each) to install and remove it. At least I've not been able to move it more than a fraction of an inch! Since the longer of the two trunkings is still pristine, as is the big, fat rubber elbow, I really only need the shorter piece. The Demon Tweeks website could the best option in the circumstances - if I can just shift that obstinate %^&*(! Thanks to all. |
   
Jeff Young
Experienced User Username: jeyjey
Post Number: 31 Registered: 10-2010
| Posted on Sunday, 23 January, 2011 - 03:14 am: |    |
For what it's worth, I got my somewhat crumpled old resonator out with a liberal application of vaseline and some emphatic swearing. |
   
Jan Forrest
Prolific User Username: got_one
Post Number: 185 Registered: 1-2008
| Posted on Sunday, 23 January, 2011 - 07:55 am: |    |
How apposite is that? I keep several jars of the stuff in all the places I might need it - both cars, shed, garage ... etc (don't ask). Although I'm adept at the "emphatic swearing" I'll most likely just cut it out when I've got the replacement trunking. Could save a bit of wear and tear on the odd knuckle. |