Intake boot collapse - video


FBA

GT Owner
Dec 5, 2010
1,672
31.022340° N / 44.846191° W
Everyone who has a GT should have one. I'm convinced now that I saw that video. Thanks for sharing!
 

FikseGTS

GT Owner
Apr 15, 2007
461
South Florida
Is there a trick to installing the accufab support? It's such a tight fit, I gave up after and hour of trying to install it....
 

FBA

GT Owner
Dec 5, 2010
1,672
31.022340° N / 44.846191° W
Can't really use any lube or spray...so, blood sweat and tears - LOL
 

freeflyer

GT Owner/ Forum Sponsor
Mark IV Lifetime
Jan 12, 2007
180
Montana
Leave the boot in the sun for a few hours, or use a heat gun on low an carefully heat the boot. Then the stiffner is easier to install.
 

BlackICE

GT Owner
Nov 2, 2005
1,416
SF Bay Area in California
I had the same problem. Take out the smaller OEM stiffner first. I just crushed it into pieces to get it out.
 

2112

Blue/white 06'
Mark II Lifetime
Leave the boot in the sun for a few hours, or use a heat gun on low an carefully heat the boot. Then the stiffner is easier to install.

I agree on the sun, in my hands, Heat guns are difficult to warm a large piece uniformly and they can create Glossy spotting on Plastic like that. Soaking in hot tap water may help get uniform warmth too.
 

MTV8

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 24, 2010
1,021
Houston Texas
I believe you can spray windex on the support to make the process easier. Just be sure to allow it to dry completely afterwards.