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JuM3
12-18-2007, 06:59 PM
so today, i was inspecting a whirling noise coming from my car. I checked under the hood, to see that my intake fell off of the HFM. (i guess i didnt;t secure the bracket tight enough) anyways, ive been driving like this for about 50 miles.

whats the possible damage? (worst first). I was wondering why my OBC said i had 250 miles left on a full tank.

thanks guys.
Azn Kenny
12-18-2007, 07:00 PM
As long as you didn't drive through a dust storm you should be ok, just connect the filter or tube back on.
giterdone
12-18-2007, 07:07 PM
^ what he said. That or say a really bad heavy storm. That sort of thing. It might not be great, but shouldn't be horrible.
Ace M3
12-18-2007, 07:11 PM
Just hope no nasty junk got in there. 50 miles is okay. Probably got some dust in there.


Worst: A swarm of bees got sucked in.
Best: A little more dust than usual got in there. Change your oil. You'll be fine.
Jrdeamicis
12-18-2007, 07:57 PM
Just hope no nasty junk got in there. 50 miles is okay. Probably got some dust in there.


Worst: A swarm of bees got sucked in.
Best: A little more dust than usual got in there. Change your oil. You'll be fine.

What does oil have to do with the intake?
runnyd
12-18-2007, 08:06 PM
your fine....maybe disconnect the battery to reset the obc and it should clear up
///M3Vader4dr
12-18-2007, 08:09 PM
OP moar pics of your car...looks sweet in your sig
erobinson
12-18-2007, 08:55 PM
What does oil have to do with the intake?
My guess is he is thinking if debris gets into the cylinders, it could somehow get past the piston rings and into the oil. Not sure how likely this is, but it's possible.
JuM3
12-18-2007, 11:19 PM
well, i forgot to mention it was raining during those 50 miles.. am i screwed now?
Jrdeamicis
12-18-2007, 11:21 PM
well, i forgot to mention it was raining during those 50 miles.. am i screwed now?


Its still running isnt it? Put the intake on, and drive.
JuM3
12-19-2007, 12:12 AM
i guess, weird part is that i never got a code. and i am assuming that this is the cause to why my obc estimated the gas mls so low.
JuM3
12-19-2007, 12:13 AM
OP moar pics of your car...looks sweet in your sig

nice sig, yourself... evil fury critters. ill get some on when i get home.
savage217
12-19-2007, 12:23 AM
Your fine.
The Letter M
12-19-2007, 12:47 AM
Rain would make it better, because it would have kept the dust down.

It's nothing to worry about.
anthrpicdecadnc
12-19-2007, 12:47 AM
yeah, you're fine. if you're really paranoid, do a compression test. if you're unlucky, maybe some sand got in there and scored your cyl's. a flock of bees wouldn't do anything, they'd be incinerated when the spark plug fires, same with dust and other organic stuff like that. the only thing you have to worry aobut is sand really... and the rain didnt do anything if your car is still running. if water got sucked up, enough to cause damage, YOU'D KNOW.