Xhumeka Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hi guys - I finally got around to purchasing a Pro Flow filter kit, and am curious to hear what you guys use between the flange and the airbox to ensure an air-tight seal? I expected something to come with the kit to be honest, but there are just 4 bolts - no matter how tight you screw those bolts, I'm sure air can get sucked in between the flange and the airbox bypassing the filter completely. Are you guys using anything to complete the seal, like a silicone sealant? If so, do you just install the flange first then make a tiny bead of silicone around it - or do you put a tiny bead of silicone directly on the flange before you bolt it in place? Thanks guys - any help/suggestions appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 There should be a o ring that comes with it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinklerman Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 when i ran those i put a bead of silicone in between the flange and airbox. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooker82 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I would use s small bead of silicone. The PD plate in my raptors air box had a foam seal. I just used a little grease on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooker82 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 If there is no kind of seal I would use a small bead of silicone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewest Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 With this filter u can run ur bike without the air box lid correct? I just ordered one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfobasheeboy Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 when i ran those i put a bead of silicone in between the flange and airbox. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xhumeka Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Cool - thanks guys! I didn't notice an o-ring in my kit but maybe I overlooked it when I opened the package. Either way I think a silicone sealant is the way to go, thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEd 05 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Also, it's a good idea to seal up the next join just before the carbs. The one with the 6 screws holding it together I noticed some dirt getting in and this was the only place left. It has a foam o-ring but I matched it up with a rubber o-ring and sealed it up with black RTV. I also did the same for the adaptor plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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