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Uni Filter mod on 2.7

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Doughnut Spaghetti, May 2, 2017.

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  1. May 2, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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    I keep seeing this Uni filter on the air pump on the 2.7s. Is it worth doing? Not that I'm worried about being set back $15, but is there any benefit to this mod?


     
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  2. May 2, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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    the benefit is to get rid of the crappy foam "filter" inside of that unit and avoid a ~$1400 replacement. Look up "Secondary Air Injection" for some interesting reading...
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    VagabondWoodMonk, May 2, 2017
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  3. May 2, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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    Well, just from what you said, I better jump on that!

    Thanks
     
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  4. May 2, 2017 at 7:11 PM
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    yep..
    I ordered mine yesterday. My foam filter is still good, but the stories scare me! Peace of mind...
     
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  5. May 5, 2017 at 1:32 PM
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    Do you have a link or sec for this filter - size etc ?? Appreciate any help. Thanks for any help.
     
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  6. May 5, 2017 at 1:35 PM
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    yep..
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  7. May 5, 2017 at 1:52 PM
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    Yup, 1 inch uni crank case breather works great. Also MAKE SURE TO OPEN THE TOP OF THE PUMP (single torx screw in the center top) and remove the shit stock foam piece.
     
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  8. May 5, 2017 at 1:52 PM
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  9. May 5, 2017 at 1:56 PM
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    Thanks for the clue - I'm a maintenance nut but I never heard of this so thanks guys for the heads up.
     
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  10. May 5, 2017 at 2:25 PM
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  11. May 5, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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    yep..
    :thumbsup: I still had the tab open, I ordered it earlier this week as well.
     
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  12. May 5, 2017 at 3:18 PM
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    How lucky 4 me !
     
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  13. May 5, 2017 at 5:23 PM
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    I'm still wating for mine to get here.
     
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  14. May 6, 2017 at 6:18 AM
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    So do we have to clean and oil these Uni filters like a K&N?
     
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    what happens dirt gets past the foam filter or the foam filter desinegrates and ruins the pump?
     
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  16. May 6, 2017 at 6:32 AM
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    I think thats the idea.
     
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    why do the holes look like different sizes?
     
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    Are you referring to the photo in the eBay ad?

    Its a generic photo. ;)
     
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