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BLACKVE
03-05-2009, 05:05 PM
Hey all just thought i'd post about an annoying prob with my Russo OTR

It's happened 3 time so far, the air filter has moved/dislodged on top surface and as you can see created a curve which is/has let some unfiltered air though.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/impluseve/OTRprobs005.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/impluseve/OTRprobs002.jpg

Just put screwdriver in too scale size of gap
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/impluseve/OTRprobs003.jpg



First time i noticed was on dyno, will admit i'd just cleaned filter so could have been my fault, but maybe the fan blowing made it move???? Second time i noticed was just through every day driving and 3 time was after track day last week(pic's taken then) with speeds off up too 200km'h. So far done 15000km's

Been really happy with the OTR so much i bought another for my ute(no probs so far) any one else had this problem or is it just me:confused:

Not really concerned about unfiltered air just a little annoying

Cheers Paul
HOTSV8
03-05-2009, 05:11 PM
I'm off to have a look . Will report back soon .
BLACKVE
03-05-2009, 05:44 PM
Bloody quick allready PM'd by Russo's and offered a new one.

Still not sure if it's me(fitting after cleaning) or the otr but will check it out at place that installed during week and post result.

Problem they never seen.

Awesome service Thanks Russo

Thanks Paul
RICECOOKER
03-05-2009, 05:51 PM
great service from the russo boys ive heard good things about them from a mate whos getting his engine built there
WOMBIE
03-05-2009, 05:55 PM
Russo = great service!!

Still doesn't solve the mystery though :confused: so good luck with it :)
ASSASIN
03-05-2009, 06:02 PM
I have only seen this when the air filter has been incorrectly installed
WOMBIE
03-05-2009, 06:06 PM
I have only seen this when the air filter has been incorrectly installed

How do you mean exactly?
HOTSV8
03-05-2009, 06:15 PM
Mines fine , but when i originally installed it i had a bit of trouble getting the top of the filter in right . This was due to lack of space to get hands in . With a bit of work i got it in . I'm presuming that yours may not have been put in correctly as once in , it is a snug fit .
Delft Maloo
03-05-2009, 06:17 PM
How do you mean exactly?

if the top portion of the filter isnt seated correctly the filter could sit low and end up falling inwards.
WOMBIE
03-05-2009, 06:26 PM
if the top portion of the filter isnt seated correctly the filter could sit low and end up falling inwards.

Ah ok as simple as that hey....thanks for the info :)
Brandonsdad
03-05-2009, 10:00 PM
Maybe your car has too much power for it Paul.
mickve
03-05-2009, 10:12 PM
I never had a problem and i took mine out every time i raced. With the design of the intake i cant see how this has happened unless the filter was not installed correctly but as you have seen russo dont mess around if it is a problem send it back they are always happy to help.:)
BLACKVE
04-05-2009, 07:17 AM
Mines fine , but when i originally installed it i had a bit of trouble getting the top of the filter in right . This was due to lack of space to get hands in . With a bit of work i got it in . I'm presuming that yours may not have been put in correctly as once in , it is a snug fit .

Yeh it is a snug fit when i put it in and every now and then this happens strange.


Thanks for replys guys it all helps. Especially Russo's offer of a new one so quick:goodjob:

Getting cam fitted to ute this week so blueve will be on daily duties then i check it out properly and chat to the russo boys and place of install.

Cheers Paul