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    Default Dirt entering intake manifold thru a torn boot

    Hi All,

    I need to get this of my mind. What is the risk of dirt and possibly some fine sand entering the intake manifold (of M60 motor) through a torn intake boot.

    I noticed it after going for a long drive (600 miles round trip) to Savannah beaches. Could I have damaged the cylinder walls, being M60 and all I am a little worried.

    Thanks
    Arun
    530i / Nikasil M60 3 Ltr Motor / ZF5HP18 (A5S 310Z) Tranny / Prod: March 95 / Fully stock / 95K miles

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alpinewhite
    Hi All,

    I need to get this of my mind. What is the risk of dirt and possibly some fine sand entering the intake manifold (of M60 motor) through a torn intake boot.

    I noticed it after going for a long drive (600 miles round trip) to Savannah beaches. Could I have damaged the cylinder walls, being M60 and all I am a little worried.

    Thanks
    Arun
    Put some duct tape over for now, order a new boot.
    1990 Islandgrun 535iM Sedan

    3k oil changes | Euro lights + trim | Eibach/Bilstein | EAT Chip

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    Quote Originally Posted by ILoveMPower
    Put some duct tape over for now, order a new boot.
    Thank you. I have already replaced with a new intake boot. I want to know how bad I messed up.

    Arun
    530i / Nikasil M60 3 Ltr Motor / ZF5HP18 (A5S 310Z) Tranny / Prod: March 95 / Fully stock / 95K miles

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    probably not much if any got in, not much airflow through the crack to carry dirt in
    all america wants is cold beer warm cat and a place to take a poop with a door on it

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    You're fine.

    I used to run a piece of aluminum window screen over the intake on my turbo. Look at me, I'm fine.

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    keeping out stray vacuum lines

    Quote Originally Posted by Jon K
    You're fine.

    I used to run a piece of aluminum window screen over the intake on my turbo. Look at me, I'm fine.
    all america wants is cold beer warm cat and a place to take a poop with a door on it

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    Quote Originally Posted by winfred
    keeping out stray vacuum lines
    That happened with no screen

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    I ripped an intake 'boot' putting in a new air filter in my last BMW, the rubber was so dry, it cracked when I was bending it up.

    I put duct tape over it, and got some new rubber from the dealer.
    [1994 530i/5-Speed]

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