Cloth air intake inlets...ideas, yes I know other threads, BUT.....

Old Mar 3, 2019 | 03:20 PM
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Cloth air intake inlets...ideas, yes I know other threads, BUT.....

'Ok so the cloth air inlets on my CLS550 have torn...I know this is a common problem. I have read many post about this, but most people who fixed it and posted video's have round inlets with the oval cold intake having round inlets on it also. On my CLS 550 (2013)...the Cloth inlet on the cold intake side is OVAL.... anyone have a fix for this because I obviously can't use round intake hose or silicone hose. Do they make a oval to round adapter etc???


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Just spotted these here
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Mjohn50....sorry I should have clarified. I am not looking to replace, as this can and will happen again. looking to upgrade to silicone, rubber, or even plastic tubing... thanks for responding anyhow.
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Got a buddy with a 3D printer? Hmmm....Theoretically, it should flow better with a smooth interior.

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Mjohn50....sorry I should have clarified. I am not looking to replace, as this can and will happen again. looking to upgrade to silicone, rubber, or even plastic tubing... thanks for responding anyhow.
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