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4X4Tony
Dodge Dakota
6/20/2001
13:37:37
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 Subject: K&N FIPK DEFECT
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After replacing my cap and rotor, I went to put my FIPK back on and I noticed a huge crack (1/2" and the widest part, about 3" long) on the tube side of the underside of the airhat. I looked inside and the plastic all around the metal ring was cracked. I ran my hand around and two HUGE pieces fell right off. They could have dropped into the engine at any time!!!
I called K&N Tech Support and the guy said there was a problem with the plastic used in the early (1999) Gen III kits manufactured at their Midwest factory(???). They've replaced about 12 of them so far.
Pretty excellent customer service, really. I called yesterday and the assembly arrived this morning UPS Next Day. They're sending UPS next week to pick up the bad part.
The only thing that bugs me is that I registered the thing, they KNOW I bought my FIPK for a 1999 Dak in July of 1999 - why didn't I get a letter? If I hadn't been dorking around with the ignition, I likely would not have found the problem before the thing dropped some nice sized chunks of plastic down my intake.
Anyway, just thought I’d pass this along…
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Mar
Dodge Dakota
6/20/2001
15:30:13
|  RE: K&N FIPK DEFECT
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Nice. YOu got horse shoes
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FR360D
Dodge Dakota
6/20/2001
16:27:59
| RE: K&N FIPK DEFECT
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Mine cracked too. didn't notice it until the new TB went on. I had it for two years. Who knows how long it was cracked. From what I hear it's a BIG problem with K&N GenII intakes. Check out the Durango Owners Club forum and you'll find numerous people there also had cracks. They sent me a new one but I don't expect it to be any better.
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lil red dak
Dodge Dakota
6/20/2001
16:58:33
| RE: K&N FIPK DEFECT
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And some of you wondered about my home brew systemthat I made from scrap non-corrigated dryer duct, at least mine ain't cracked.
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