M157 - air intake

[c3nturi0n]

Air intakes (to air boxes) on my M157 based CLS63 have deteriorated.

Other than OEM replacement, i wonder if anyone had looked into alternatives? e.g. rubber based hose/s

Thanks

 

[jimjamiejames]

I replaced mine with an aftermarket solution. I had a post on it somewhere, I will see if I can find a link

 

[jimjamiejames]

M157 air intake duct options | AMG Lounge

The air ducts on my e63 are suffering the common issue of the fabric unravelling and I need to replace them. I can buy the oem ones but wondered if anyone had either found a suitable aftermarket solution or diy'd something that would last a bit better. On another mb forum I've read a few...

forums.mbclub.co.uk

 

[badgx]

That's a brilliant solution, enjoyed reading the thread

 

[c3nturi0n]

Thanks Jim, appreciate it.

For my reference, does it need adhesive to secure into a plastic ends?

I’ll give it a go at the weekend!

 

[jimjamiejames]

Thanks Jim, appreciate it.

For my reference, does it need adhesive to secure into a plastic ends?

I’ll give it a go at the weekend!

The originals are glued on but I found the silicone tube to be such a good fit I never got around to gluing it.

 

[c3nturi0n]

cheers Jim - ordered and will give it a go at the weekend.

thanks again

 

[jimjamiejames]

cheers Jim - ordered and will give it a go at the weekend.

thanks again

No problems. Good luck. It was an easy job and mine has been solid ever since. Report back how you get on.

 

[c3nturi0n]

For some reason i cannot upload photos.

However the job itself took 10ish min per side. I left it w/o the glue for couple days and that seem to have done the job. I might eventually use adhesive / cement that is used on poly pipes to seal it all… for now i’m happy the way it is .

Thanks again Jim!

 

[jimjamiejames]

For some reason i cannot upload photos.

However the job itself took 10ish min per side. I left it w/o the glue for couple days and that seem to have done the job. I might eventually use adhesive / cement that is used on poly pipes to seal it all… for now i’m happy the way it is .

Thanks again Jim!

You're welcome, glad it worked out ok for you

 

[E55BOF]

And a big thank you from me too. I found mine were on the way out, totally coincidentally, the day after reading this thread, and the half-metre of silicone hose arrived on Monday. Thank you again.