would sand be able to get through a cold air intake filter and if so, what damage can it now do to the engine?
1) the air filter is there to prevent sand, dirt, dust, grass from getting into the intake manifold. 2) The sand should NOT be able to get through, unless the filter was damaged. 3) If there is sand built up against the air filter, you need to take it out and replace it. BUT you also need to carefully remove the intake hose that is between the filter and the intake manifold and clean the hose of sand and any other debris. 4) If you see sand in the hose, think about if it got there when you removed the filter, or if it was getting through while the engine was running. 5) If sand gets in the engine, it acts like sandpaper. it grinds the piston rings, etc. 6) I'd be surprised if the sand got in your engine. so check the air filter and if it looks good, then you're OK. If you see holes or rips in the filter, then you need to have the engine cleaned out. Cost varies on the mechanics honesty
Normally the sand shouldn't get past the air filter, but it might clog it to the point that the air passage is completely obstructed; the engines can't operate without at least some air intake. I'd thoroughly clean (vacuum) the engine, especially the air intake. Remove the air filter and check for sand beyond it. If there is any, vacuum thoroughly, consider also changing the engine oil, oil filter and pray. Check all exposed and/or moving parts (alternator, power steering, a/c, timing belt, auxiliary belts, battery, levers, cables, radiators and the like), clean and re-lube if required. Renew the air filter, reassemble and keep praying. (It has nothing to do with fuel injectors - the perfectly airtight fuel circuit can get clogged by the debris from the fuel tank that makes it past the two fuel filters - very unlikely). Your car was engineered by pros and all built-in components (such as protection panels) have a purpose, so I'd advise against removing - it may cost you a fortune. hth
Pete how can you say 'It Will give you more HP, but no more power? ahh if you have more HP doesnt power increase?anywaythe reason I put a KN filter in my vehicle.was simple economics.I didnt have to spring for $50 for a new air filter every 2 oil changes or soKN was 70 bucks and lifetime IM saving on air filter charges.not mileage
Ok guys the colder the air the better the fuel burn more HP more power KN air filters advertise they flow 20% more air the more air in the more HP THE ENGINE WILL PRODUCE
Well.it's exactly like putting sugar in your gas tank.it clumps in the combustion chamber and voila! no more mr. happy engine (super friction).if you get enough. I've heard of some fairly brave individuals who attempted a port and polish with sand through an intake a while back ;) (hehehehe). But yeah.it's nearly impossible to clean out (you can TRY seafoam or chemtool bably won't work) and you usually have to rebuild the engine.
