KKM filter dry rot ??????

[99explorer5.0]

I bought a KKM about 3 years and about 40,000 miles ago and it appears to be dry rotted and cracked. Has anyone else had this problem? I thought these things were supposed to be guarenteed for life and last forever??

Anyone know where i can get a replacement filter?

 

[X~FACTOR]

You are supposed to oil it every year or so. If you haven't for 3 years then it might be beyond repair.

 

[99explorer5.0]

It isnt the cotton gauze that is getting dry rotted and cracked. It is the actual rubber part of the filter keeping it all together and which mounts onto the bracket.

 

[Alec]

Any rubber part on a vehicle can get dry rot. This includes bushings, filters, mounts, gaskets, etc. Every 6 months or so I once-over the entire vehicle for rubber condition and moisturize those parts that are dry.

 

[99explorer5.0]

arent these things supposed to have a lifetime warrenty? I dont remember reading anywhere that i had to condition the rubber but i also no longer have my instructions either.

 

[Rhett]

It may not have said that on the instructions, ...but it kind of goes without saying that rubber requires some periodic maintenance to keep it in good shape.

Every once in a while I wipe a little silicone spray on door linings, rubber hoses, etc. and on my truck they are mostly 9 years old (except radiator hoses which are newer) and none are dry-rotted. I don't recommend using Armor-All or things like that because those products tend to dry things out for some reason after they wear off.

 

[aldive]

Send an e mail yo KKM and ask about the trplacement part as well as how to care for it directions.

Post what they say.

Good luck.....