Carbonio intake CBFA HELP

[mfdave]

I had VWR springs + carbonio intake installed. I ordered the CBFA carbonio intake during the sale last month and they put it aside for me. When I arrived last week the shop told me that they accidentally sold my Carbonio. To my surprise, they had installed a used Carbonio in my car already and offered to give me 100 bucks off. I agreed with their deal (although I was a little annoyed). I wasn't really paying attention apparently, because today when I popped my hood I noticed that they might not have installed the secondary air filter for my CBFA engine. My question is this:

If this filter isn't installed, is it harmful to my car to be driving around?

I will be calling the shop this Monday and would like to approach them a little more informed...

As always, any and all advice is appreciated.

dave

edit - i'm an idiot I just noticed they ziptied the filter to the bottom of the battery... note to self, check the engine bay during daylight hours...

 

[mdhollis]

So they left the hose wide open? Of course it is harmful because you will suck dirt and whatever else is floating around in there. It only runs on a cold start up but I would take care of that ASAP if it was my car........

 

[mdhollis]

Yeah that's crazy. I hope it wasn't done on purpose but even if that's the case it's still bad. Like I said it only runs on cold starts so just get it taken care of as soon as you can.

 

[mfdave]

Actually, it appears as if they removed the hose? I see a connector that looks like a hose used to be attached to. Where does this hose connect to? I see CBFA labeling on the left side of my engine so I know I have a secondary air intake...

 

[mfdave]

Hey, BTW - thanks for the quick responses.

take care dude.

 

[mdhollis]

I'm not really sure. I just put the filter on the end of the hose in case I ever wanted to put the stock air box back on. I'll have to take a look in the morning and I'll get back to you. Your definitely cbfa in California.......