Airbox/Air Filter question

[jimbrown]

I recently replaced the air filter on my vehicle. I have few questions about the airbox/filter.

Inside the airbox is a smaller rectangular cavity.

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The cavity houses a small orange (once orange) rectangle foam. It is pretty fried. Not sure what it is. I assume its a filter for air that is supplied to the cabin, as there is a hose that connects to the hole in the cavity which houses the foamy thing. If it is a filter I assume I should replace it and that its a standard fit that most Auto chains would carry?

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[Luke]

You mean Sponge Bob?

That is the filter for your crank case ventilation .. you can get one from the dealer but it's not necessary. In fact the one I got from DC did not even fit (had to trim it).

Either clean it as best you can or just replace it with a piece of similar (airflow) sponge.

 

[osufans]

Just thinking off the top of my head, I know my aquarium filter uses some fairly porous foam. Not sure how much the dealer wants for that piece, but you could probably grab a piece of foam for an aquarium filter and trim to fit as well.

 

[Luke]

That is what the "new" ones from DC look like ... more like a scouring pad than the original foam.

 

[trent.brown]

Scouring pad. Seems legit.

 

[LibertyTC]

Better late than never..
A new inexpensive Mr Sponge Bob is available. Mopar part #05066076AA

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Poor little guy had shrank & was crumbling!

 

[duderz7]

I picked up a foam air filter for a lawn mower and cut to fit, it was dirt cheap. Good to know a factory replacement is available.