MG-Cars.net

Welcome to our resource for MG Car Information.

Recommendations

Parts

MG parts spares and accessories are available for MG T Series (TA, MG TB, MG TC, MG TD, MG TF), Magnette, MGA, Twin cam, MGB, MGBGT, MGC, MGC GT, MG Midget, Sprite and other MG models from British car spares company LBCarCo.

MG MGF Technical - K&N filter not upto the job?

I decided to upgrade my throttle body with a 52mm alloy Trophy one. I had fitted a K&N filter approx 2 years ago (only 3,000 - 4,000 miles ago). When I went to remove the old plastic throttle body I noticed a layer of fine dust/dirt on the interior surface which was gritty.

I am concerned because it appears that the K&N filter may not have been filtering properly. I checked for any leaks in the system but could find none. I am otherwise very happy with the K&N set up but am now worried about bore wear caused by inadequet filtration. I reoiled the filter before refitting but was wondering if anybody else has had similar experience.
Paul Robertson

Not ever seen this with my K&Ns - I wonder if there is a problem with the oiling or a manufacturing fault? I once had the end plate of my K&N filter fall off, and good to their word, K&N replaced it free of charge (1,000,000 mile guarantee).
Rob Bell

Reoiled it again and cant see any obvious holes etc. Will keep an eye on it to see if it is any better now.
Paul Robertson

This thread was discussed on 28/11/2003

MG MGF Technical index

This thread is from the archive. The Live MG MGF Technical BBS is active now.