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#1
03-02-2005, 07:42 AM
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wing nut for airfilter casing
The original wingnut for the airfilter casing has been lost and I can't find another with the right threads. I was told that it isn't necessary to replace it, but why would it have been there in the first place if it wasn't needed? If I really do need one, where can I find one?
Thanks oops sorry its a 96 GEO Metro LSI 4 cylinder 
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#2
03-02-2005, 08:06 AM
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Re: wing nut for airfilter casing
Well i have a 94 metro and you really dont need one because of the clasps that are around it. When i forgot to put my wingnut back on, i noticed that my car made a shaking noise. I think the wing nut just stablizes it so it doesn't shake as much. You should try a hardware store like, Sears Hardware, Valu, etc... I hope i helped a little. If I find something I'll let you kno.
Inni
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19 y/o, Making $20/hr, Still Driving a Geo.
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#3
03-02-2005, 09:58 AM
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Any auto parts store will carry a plastic universal wing nut just for that purpose. They're about $1.50. They thread themselves as you tighten it down. I've used a few, they work just as good, if not better than a stock one, and they don't ever vibrate loose.
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#4
03-02-2005, 11:33 AM
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Re: wing nut for airfilter casing
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#5
03-02-2005, 06:23 PM
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A nut with a large washer works just fine.
The reason for the wingnut is obvious: convenience. You can remove the air filter any time with no tools.
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'05 Dodge Grand Caravan 105k miles '94 Geo Metro 1.0L 5spd 185k miles... at least I can fix it!
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#6
03-03-2005, 04:35 AM
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Re: wing nut for airfilter casing
thanks, all! I'll get a universal plastic one today!
-no more replys please ;>)
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#7
03-03-2005, 10:48 PM
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That little wingnut also holds the entire air intake down, so it makes a proper seal to the throttle body. Without it, you'll have a constant low vacuum, possibly bad mpg, and studdering, and un-filtered air going directly into the intake.
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#8
03-04-2005, 04:46 AM
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Re: wing nut for airfilter casing
thanx! this is what I originally thought! will have to pick up the universal wingnut today
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#9
03-05-2005, 03:56 PM
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Re: wing nut for airfilter casing
Finally! the universal wingnut is now in place! Auto parts stores and Sears didn't have them! can you believe it? But we have a great general store in the neighborhood and of course they did! Thanks again for the advice and feedback.
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#11
03-07-2005, 08:25 AM
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Re: wing nut for airfilter casing
know what you mean. a guy from Napa was the one who lost the wingnut in the first place and couldn't find a replacement that worked! Plus I was surprised that the guys I talked to in looking for the universal didn't know what I was talking about...being female, that made me feel kinda good...ya know being in a 'man's world' setting lol
anyhooo - thanks to all for your help!
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