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Topic subjectAnyone have their AEM CAI break??
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3777, Anyone have their AEM CAI break??
Posted by sd_eclipse, Jun-20-01 06:28 AM
The little mounting bracket on my intake broke off. Broke right at the weld on the pipe. Now the pipe has a hole in it when the weld was. Anyone ever have this happen? Im wondering if AEM would replace the thing. If not i wonder if i can just get the thing re-welding and hope the new weld covers up the hole in the pipe. Any suggestions??
3778, RE: Anyone have their AEM CAI break??
Posted by Will, Jun-20-01 06:45 AM
Mine broke too, but fortunately about 1/2" from the weld. I took the pipe to a muffler shop to weld it back on and about 3 weeks later it broke again. I just leave it like that for now. But a muffler shop should be able to fix it, ask them to make a thicker custom bracket for you so it won't happen again.

Will
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3779, I remember......
Posted by eclipsekaiser, Jun-20-01 07:55 AM
Way back in the old forum someone had this problem and took it back to AEM, and they replaced it of no charge. Give AEM a ring and see what they can do for you. Not sure what their number is though....any one know?
3780, RE: I remember......
Posted by John99RS, Jun-20-01 08:16 AM
The rubber mount for mine broke in half last month. I called them and they replaced the mount under warranty. Here's the number: (310) 484-2322

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3781, RE: I remember......
Posted by eclipse804, Jun-20-01 11:11 AM
Yup that was me...mine didn't rip a hole in the intake though, so I guess I was lucky. Give them a call and see what they can do. I had to bring them my intake to show them, and I had the older style CAI though...good luck.

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3782, RE: Anyone have their AEM CAI break??
Posted by sd_eclipse, Jun-21-01 05:03 AM
Well, looks like AEM is great customer service wise. Gave them a call last night and they were willing to take it back. Gave me a return number and address where to ship it. Don't know if they will just fix it or give me a whole new intake. We'll see how that goes.
3783, RE: Anyone have their AEM CAI break??
Posted by Kiku, Jun-21-01 08:13 AM
WOW!!

If i knew it, i'd send it back heh..mine broke right at the weld too...

Did they ask for proof of purchase (i.e. receipt?)
3784, RE: Anyone have their AEM CAI break??
Posted by juan, Jun-21-01 11:31 AM

They did redesign the pipes for this reason.

The new single-piece pipe I have uses a rubber attachment point so the intake can flex with engine movement.

Call/email AEM and let them know of your troubles. Unlike a lot of import parts companies, they stand behind their products. Feel free to mention 2gnt.com.


juan