ITG Air filter Caution

Bealo · 08-04-2009, 03:28 AM

I received a mail today from the shop who's fitting my new diff and prepping the car for the upcoming track days.

They have told me that the ITG Filter is knackered and it seems as if it has been letting shit past.

It was new in Sept 08 and has done no more than 2500 miles.

I will be changing it straight away.

So i advise people using these filters give them a check over, make sure they are snuggly fitted in your airbox and are clean.

This news surprised me.

NZ_M3 · 08-04-2009, 03:56 AM

Even the OEM BMC filter lets crap through occassionally - the updated filters are better, but the extra foam sealing on the side of the filter can get worn and damaged.

It pays to put extra foam on the airbox sealing lip or just clean the box and filter regularly which is what I do.

**Andyk** · 08-04-2009, 06:58 AM

Maybe but 2500 miles isn't much.....I've had ITG on other cars and they have been pretty good to be honest.

sailorbaz · 08-04-2009, 09:28 AM

Top man Bealo, will be checking that when I get home, straight away. Although mine has only done <500 easy miles.

The ITG filter is supposed to be a 'lifetime' filter, as you can clean it? Maybe worth while taking it up with ITG Bealo? Some photos, receipts etc. Worth a pop, you might get a new one out of it if nothing else, or a refund if you're not wanting to chance it again.

Will let you know how I get on when I check mine when I'm home in 4 weeks.

Bealo · 08-04-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sailorbaz

Top man Bealo, will be checking that when I get home, straight away. Although mine has only done <500 easy miles.

The ITG filter is supposed to be a 'lifetime' filter, as you can clean it? Maybe worth while taking it up with ITG Bealo? Some photos, receipts etc. Worth a pop, you might get a new one out of it if nothing else, or a refund if you're not wanting to chance it again.

Will let you know how I get on when I check mine when I'm home in 4 weeks.

I will be going home friday so i will have a look at the ITG filter and take some photo's and post. Once i have seen filter i will then decide what to do with ITG.
The garage has advised on a cotton filter (K&N) type, so i will be having one of those fitted and they are going to make it seal all around so nothing can get passed.

sailorbaz · 08-04-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bealo

I will be going home friday

Jammy biyatch!

Just jesting, lucky man. Look forward to getting back myself. Done a full crewchange yesterday apart from myself and the Old man! Raging isn't the word!

Need to plan this Camping, whoring and beer trip!

Bealo · 08-04-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sailorbaz

Jammy biyatch!

Just jesting, lucky man. Look forward to getting back myself. Done a full crewchange yesterday apart from myself and the Old man! Raging isn't the word!

Need to plan this Camping, whoring and beer trip!

How long you been away for this time Baz??

I've done 28 on this rig, talk about groundhog day....

Yes lets get something sorted ASAP...

sailorbaz · 08-04-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bealo

How long you been away for this time Baz??

I've done 28 on this rig, talk about groundhog day....

Yes lets get something sorted ASAP...

Ocht, only been away for just over 2 weeks and to be fair its actually flying by. Home on the 7th May, all going well...but if you remember last time I got dry humped big time and ended up doing 9 weeks instead of 6!

Don't know what the general feeling is for the lads on here roughing it in a field with cold beers though...You imagine the site though, half a dozen CSLs surrounding a load of drunken hoons staggering back from a pub and getting a fire lit! Don't think we'd be the most liked people around!

Bealo · 08-04-2009, 11:42 AM

Well aslong as i'm in the UK i'll be there, that's for sure...

Who was it that mentioned the airfield???? SMD??????

1cosmicboy · 08-04-2009, 12:46 PM

im getting a picture of brokeback mountain here lol

08-04-2009, 03:28 AM	#1
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	ITG Air filter Caution I received a mail today from the shop who's fitting my new diff and prepping the car for the upcoming track days. They have told me that the ITG Filter is knackered and it seems as if it has been letting shit past. It was new in Sept 08 and has done no more than 2500 miles. I will be changing it straight away. So i advise people using these filters give them a check over, make sure they are snuggly fitted in your airbox and are clean. This news surprised me.

08-04-2009, 06:58 AM	#3
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	Maybe but 2500 miles isn't much.....I've had ITG on other cars and they have been pretty good to be honest. __________________

08-04-2009, 12:46 PM	#10
1cosmicboy S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: northumberland Posts: 289 Casino cash: $1196	im getting a picture of brokeback mountain here lol __________________ forcat,s de la route !

08-04-2009, 03:56 AM	#2
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	Even the OEM BMC filter lets crap through occassionally - the updated filters are better, but the extra foam sealing on the side of the filter can get worn and damaged. It pays to put extra foam on the airbox sealing lip or just clean the box and filter regularly which is what I do.

08-04-2009, 11:42 AM	#9
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	Well aslong as i'm in the UK i'll be there, that's for sure... Who was it that mentioned the airfield???? SMD??????