TD5 Air filter box

[Hools]

I just noticed that the air filter box on my 99 Defender is cracked. Its not terminal, but I would like to get it replaced. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with alternatives or if I should stick with an original replacement part?

Thanks in advance.

[CraigE]

If you have some Sikaflex it can be used to seal the crack.

[Hools]

Thanks Craig. Might be my best bet.

[CraigE]

Thanks Craig. Might be my best bet.

I did my daughters air intake on the BMW as they want several hundred dollars for a new one. You can hardly notice it and is standing up quite well.
At worst it will get you out of trouble for a while at best it will last the life of the vehicle.
I am fairly sure you can buy small tubes now (I think I saw them in Bunnings) so you dont have to by the caulking gun cartridges. I used the windscreen sealant.
Cheers
Craig

[Leyland1980]

I believe they are HDPE so could be welded pretty easily.

[Hools]

Thanks guys. looks like its fix over replace this time.

[BilboBoggles]

Hot melt glue gun. The high temp type. Seals very well as it melts into the base plastic.

Get some black glue sticks from ebay. Smooth over with a spit covered finger.

[PhilipA]

What about the super glue stuff that has plastic powder with it which is used to repair radiators.
Rapidfix.
RapidFix Australia l Adhesive, Contact adhesive, Super glue, Superglue.
Regards Philip A

[Doc130]

Replace it