"Fred W" > wrote in message
...
> Cheepy wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I tried to fix a tear in my air filter housing, but instead fixing it,
>> I accidentally made it bigger. So I put it back in the car and put the
>> tear together. Is this dangerous to the engine?
>>
>> I'll look for its replacement in the wreckers this weekend, but if
>> can't find the replacement, I hope it's ok.
>>
>> My bimmer is 1990 318i and sorry if the explanation isn't good enough.
>> English isn't my native.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>
>
> It depends on where the breach is. If it is in the unfilered half of the
> airbox, then no, it will not make a big difference. But if the hole is
> located after where the air passes through the filter then, yes it is
> potentially hazardous to your engine to suck in unfiltered air over a long
> time period. It should be OK for a couple of days either way. JUst stay
> out of any dust storms... ;-)

And er try closing the gap with gaffer tape or similar.

>
> --
> -Fred W