eman_92407 said:
This thread pretty much answered most of my questions/thoughts.
I did want to mention that it is a pain in the arse trying to thread the filter retaining bolt when reinstalling the air filter. Any tips on alligning it besides lots of patience? The aligning tabs are kind of hokie also. I am a little paranoid that the rim of the filter isn't flush on the bottom since it's so tight in there and can't reach my fat fingers to check.
Hit up HomeDepot and get a 1/2" push plug. One of those sheet metal ones with the fingers on it.
then drill a hole in the air box opposite of the end of the air filter hold down screw. Then, go get an allen head replacement screw for the air filter thumb screw.
Drill the hole, put the allen screw in and with one hand you can hold the filter and with the other you can run the allen wrench ( the long end through the hole) in the allen screw and its a piece of cake.
Just resist the urge to overtighten the air filter since now you can get a decent hold on the screw.