recently replaced stock air filter. now i cant seem to get the D*mn airbox to sit back on grommets. i have apparently broke the front grommet off.
any ideas on how to get this dumb dumb airbox secured! really pissing me off!

 

I recently discovered the same problem on mine. Posting on this so I can know of a remedy later on.

 

its good to know that someone else is having the same issue and im not alone! POOR DESIGN is the problem!

 

Yup. Just take them off:p thats what i did, it rattles a touch but with my exhaust and turbo i cant hear em. :p havent found a cheap solution to it yet. Might just replace the box with something else

 

I wipe the rubber grommets with some hi-temp grease, makes stock box easy Off & On.

Never had any problems after that. (when I ran stock box)..

Something out of whack if it doesn't line up on re-assembly. Once intake hose to throttle body is plumbed & tightened, should not move.

 

x2 - high temp, or silicone grease really helps. Giving them a shot with silicone spray the night before you do the removal also helps.

Even with grease etc., one of my grommets disinegrated during disassembly, and I had to canabilize a spare side-cover grommet to create a replacement grommet. Not a big deal - $hit happens. :-)

 

I went with a K&N air box and filter, problem solved.

 

very very true! just don't have the money for one right now.

 

Does anyone have the part number for this grommet? I've tried to find it on several sites and the local dealers are not very helpful.

 

Grommets are available from Rockauto.com .. Got mine there.. delivered in less than a week.. Cheap cheap cheap.