Would post this in the wanted section, but don't want to risk it not being seen as I'm in a serious bind right now.
Looking for a KJ CRD airbox lid (just the upper part; I've already swapped out to a V6 lower airbox) in solid condition.
Stupidly, I just stepped on the tube that the airbox-to-turbo hose attaches to, and it's now damaged to the point where the hose can't seal properly around the tube.
Please let me know if you have one. Thanks.

I got one for a gasser, but they are different.

The part no. for just the top part (lid) is: 5159174AA
The only place I could find it still listed as available online is:> https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/mo ... aWVzZWw%3D

These guys are parting one out on eBay. I don't see the air box listed, but you could message them and see if they will sell it to you.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-Condenser-W ... 3851640055

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If you could find a small soup or vegetable can, cut a short section of it out and fit it inside the hose connection part of the plastic lid.
Then drill some 1/8" holes through the plastic into the metal, then use some 1/8" "POP" rivets to hold it in place. This would reinforce the critical area where the rubber turbo inlet hose clamps down. For sealing, you could coat the metal ring with black silicone sealer before inserting and pop riveting it into the air cleaner housing. See drawing for reference.

You read my mind; this is literally exactly what I was thinking of doing

These guys are parting one out on eBay. I don't see the air box listed, but you could message them and see if they will sell it to you.

For fixing your stepped-on piece, it should be reasonably simple with a hot-air gun, or good high watt blow-dryer (1500W) to soften the ABS and allow simple movement back into original place.
careful use of ABS pipe glue will seal up any snapped or split areas.

Well, this could've gone better: apparently, the KJ that the airbox came from was in enough of a front-end collision that the airbox turned out to be damaged when pulled and inspected. I've enquired as to whether or not the top half survived, but am not holding my breath.
Late edit: forgot to mention that the part is now discontinued by Mopar, and I received an 'unavailable' email from tascaparts.com yesterday. Used now appears to be the only option.
Memo to self and other KJ CRD owners: treat your airbox with love, because they're another item that isn't easily-obtained if damaged. The lower part isn't that much of an issue since there are still plenty of V6 units to be had, but the CRD lid is unicorn dookie.

Some alternate ideas just in case:
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viewtopic.php?p=357278&sid=96400e9f8e1e4e02963d091be1c2310c#p357278

I did think about going that route (and ultimately may, if necessary), but given that there's not a huge advantage to them on a diesel am trying to keep stock in this case. That said, if that's my last resort, that's my last resort.

Going to pull the lid this weekend and get a feel for what's feasible in terms of repair. My main concern is that I don't want to do a fix that may later cause bits of plastic shrapnel to break off and get sucked into the turbo, which would Not Be Good.