dan206

Sucks but that is the risk that you take when changing out stock parts. I hear you that they try to blame it on everything aftermarket but it does sound like a legit theory.

D.

Gernby

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If an SRI is causing a lean condition, then something would have to be allowing air to bypass the MAF sensor. A loose or even removed air filter will NOT do this. What could do this would be a loose MAF sensor, disconnected breather hose (between the MAF and throttle body), or a loose fitting between the throttle body and intake pipe. If your dealer is saying that only the filter was loose, then they are feeding you a line of crap.

I suspect that either you or your service writer is just doing a poor job describing the real problem, and it is just a loose intake pipe. If that's the case, then $95 is a fair price.

ToothDoc

IMO, you have to pay to play sometimes. You wanna mod your car? If something comes up, you gotta be willing to pay for the fix.

Extreme437

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Ended up paying the $95 and not saying a word. Thanks for the eye-opening words everyone. I guess I was just steamed and didn't want to see the reality of things.

Thanks!

Gernby

iTrader: (1)

Wisdom beyond your years.

ReLexin

i wouldn't pay..... but then again i wouldn't have brought it into the dealership with an air intake either.