hmason
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It's time to replace my AirSep filters on my CAT 3116 turbos. The filters are mfg for Cat by K&N but you can only by them from an authorized Cat service center. I've called K&N and they will be of no help. NAPA can't match them either. So I ordered them from Cat.
Much to my surprise, when I opened the package the invoice enclosed stated "Racor filters." They "looked" the same as the K&N but much to my surprise, they are a fraction of an inch wider in diameter at both the base and the top than the K&Ns I removed. The darn things won't fit. I guess it's back to the Cat service center on Monday.
Does anyone know how to buy the K&Ns without the rip off price at Cat? How about you Parks? Thanks all.
Much to my surprise, when I opened the package the invoice enclosed stated "Racor filters." They "looked" the same as the K&N but much to my surprise, they are a fraction of an inch wider in diameter at both the base and the top than the K&Ns I removed. The darn things won't fit. I guess it's back to the Cat service center on Monday.
Does anyone know how to buy the K&Ns without the rip off price at Cat? How about you Parks? Thanks all.