Starting my Espar install...

[Tapatio]

Originally Posted by Abitibi

How sensitive are these Espar to mud or water? Buddy of mine sealed his D4 into an old tool box but most I've seen here were simply mounted against the frame. I know Espar sells a box for them...

Thanks in advance!
Mr. D

I added a simple lawn mower air filter to the intake. Dirt, dust and mud can't be good for it.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-2-pk-...&blockType=G17

[Abitibi]

Smart idea! I wonder why they don't come stock with one, go figure!

Cheers
Mr. D

[daveb]

It's an option and an expensive one if you purchase the Espar filter. After market is the way to go but you must make sure not to use a filter that restricts flow too much or it will code out. I was gonna add one but never got to it. Problems can occur when your tires throw mud and clog the intake tube. Some cap the intake but you need to remember to un-cap it when needed. I also won't drive on dusty roads with the Airtronic or Hydronic running. I think an air filter is a good idea anyway especially in the desert when the sands are churned up in high winds.

[j.whitbread]

You should check out the front frame stiffener offered by U-Joint. It really tightens up the frame between the rails there in the front.

[Abitibi]

Originally Posted by j.whitbread

You should check out the front frame stiffener offered by U-Joint. It really tightens up the frame between the rails there in the front.

Someone has been indulging in too much tequila?




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[daveb]

Originally Posted by Abitibi

Someone has been indulging in too much tequila?




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Might of had a couple of windows open and responded to the wrong thread...Been there done that [edit] unless he saw something in one of your pics

[Abitibi]

I just ordered some parts I was missing to complete my install from Lubrication Specialist. They do have good prices and I also prefer to support vendors that participate on the forum... thanks Greg.

I didn't realize the Espar intake tube was just made of those wannabe cardboard material. Didn't think it'd survive very long. Turns out the Webastos stainless exhaust tube fits perfectly and doesn't cost much more, worth a try!

Cheers
Mr. D