A Hole In Gen 3 intake

alexd0316 · 11-06-2015, 02:51 PM

Can someone tell me what is the best way to fix a hole in my stillen gen 3 intake? Thanks

shenlong1337 · 11-06-2015, 03:01 PM

I had this similar issue happen to me on my G3 CAI, but it did not go all the way through so I just used some paint. At that time I was looking at aluminum repairs. The video below may be helpful.

I ended up loosening the hose clamps to adjust the tubing so they are away from the metal lip.

This repair seems it would work as long at the intakes don't get super hot.

Nixin · 11-06-2015, 03:09 PM

How did this happen? I would take the item to someone that has the expertise to weld aluminum.

alexd0316 · 11-06-2015, 08:53 PM

I'm not sure how it happens. I've bought the car 3 months ago and just found out. I'm guessing it has been rubbing against the car edge.

James10694 · 11-06-2015, 10:01 PM

I noticed this on mine the other day too, but theres no hole yet. Im going to grind down the tab that's rubbing on the intake.

Rusty · 11-07-2015, 12:24 PM

The cheap way of doing it is to grind down the edges, and wrap duct tape around it.

To do it right. Tig weld it. Find a good aluminum tig welder. Hopefully he will know how to prep the area for welding, and can weld. Once you have it welded. Check inside the tube to make sure there is NO dingle berries hanging. If so, you will have to grind them down/off. The last thing you want is to have a dingle berry breaking loose and running down the tube at full speed into your motor.

The other option is to get a new tube from Stillen.

alexd0316 · 11-07-2015, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

The cheap way of doing it is to grind down the edges, and wrap duct tape around it.

To do it right. Tig weld it. Find a good aluminum tig welder. Hopefully he will know how to prep the area for welding, and can weld. Once you have it welded. Check inside the tube to make sure there is NO dingle berries hanging. If so, you will have to grind them down/off. The last thing you want is to have a dingle berry breaking loose and running down the tube at full speed into your motor.

The other option is to get a new tube from Stillen.

Yeah I think ordering new tube and grind that edge down would be my choice. I'm currently driving the car on a regular basic not sure is it ok to that with that hole haven't been fixed.

Rusty · 11-07-2015, 10:25 PM

Wrap duct tape around the tube until the new tube shows up. You'll keep dirt and crap out for the time being.

Spooler · 11-08-2015, 03:31 PM

You need to fix it and pull an oil sample on your next oil change. You may have a dusted engine due to dirt ingestion from the hole. The silicone level of the oil sample will tell you if you have a major issue. No it's not OK to drive it in this condition.

11-06-2015, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
shenlong1337 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 60 Drives: 14 370z, 15 Mazda6 Rep Power: 11	I had this similar issue happen to me on my G3 CAI, but it did not go all the way through so I just used some paint. At that time I was looking at aluminum repairs. The video below may be helpful. I ended up loosening the hose clamps to adjust the tubing so they are away from the metal lip. This repair seems it would work as long at the intakes don't get super hot. alexd0316 likes this. Last edited by shenlong1337; 11-06-2015 at 03:02 PM. Reason: add more info

11-06-2015, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	How did this happen? I would take the item to someone that has the expertise to weld aluminum. SouthArk370Z and alexd0316 like this.

11-06-2015, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
James10694 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 917 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	I noticed this on mine the other day too, but theres no hole yet. Im going to grind down the tab that's rubbing on the intake. alexd0316 likes this. __________________ Boosted Performance Single Turbo 618whp/489 tq

11-07-2015, 12:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,219 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	The cheap way of doing it is to grind down the edges, and wrap duct tape around it. To do it right. Tig weld it. Find a good aluminum tig welder. Hopefully he will know how to prep the area for welding, and can weld. Once you have it welded. Check inside the tube to make sure there is NO dingle berries hanging. If so, you will have to grind them down/off. The last thing you want is to have a dingle berry breaking loose and running down the tube at full speed into your motor. The other option is to get a new tube from Stillen. alexd0316 likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html Last edited by Rusty; 11-07-2015 at 12:26 PM.

11-07-2015, 10:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,219 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Wrap duct tape around the tube until the new tube shows up. You'll keep dirt and crap out for the time being. alexd0316 likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-06-2015, 08:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
alexd0316 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cochran, GA Posts: 18 Drives: 09 Amuse 370z Rep Power: 12	I'm not sure how it happens. I've bought the car 3 months ago and just found out. I'm guessing it has been rubbing against the car edge.

11-08-2015, 03:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,834 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	You need to fix it and pull an oil sample on your next oil change. You may have a dusted engine due to dirt ingestion from the hole. The silicone level of the oil sample will tell you if you have a major issue. No it's not OK to drive it in this condition.

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