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So I have a 03 Civic EX with stripped screws on the air filter box. Seriously, like half of the screws are like striped. I don't know if a previous owner tightened the screws way to tight or what, but the screws wont come out so I can replace the air filter. Anyone have this before? What would be my best motive for saving money. I could go to a junk yard and look for an entire new box, but I don't think I would have much luck in finding a 7th gen Civic in the yard. Any help would be cool. Thank in advance.

 
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it happens because the screws get seized in there and the plastic holding the nut gets old and brittle and breaks.

best bet now is to go find a used airbox. check ebay or the marketplace on this forum.



another option is the get a aftermarket air intake.

if you DONT live in California, then you can buy a cheap ebay intake and get a quality air filter like an AEM dry-flow filter.



here is a complete setup. its AEM so its good. pretty cheap as well
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AEM-S...#ht_500wt_1182

 
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Mine did the same and I ended up replacing it with a short ram intake.. works great.

 
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ditto

 
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The threaded inserts are in the bottom section and the threads are exposed to elements
so it is best to keep them lubed if possible.