Re: Neuspeed Jetta

[ANDREW_ATWELL@HP-PaloAlto-om20.om.hp.com]

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     factory airbox with a few mods, removal of the large particle screen 
     and the upper snorkel and put in an ABT free flowing air filter (a 
     blue and yellow K&N basically).    If you are also figuring out how to 
     remove the top snorkel inside the air box (it's purpose is to reduce 
     noise, with out it things are really not much noisier)  heat it with a 
     hair dryer, spray WD40 between it and the sleeve it sits in, perhaps 
     run a small screw driver between the two and then push it out from the 
     inside out, if you have trouble heat more with the blow drier.(plastic 
     expands when hot).  Good luck.
     andy
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     The air box mods and and filter install are detailed in the first 
     European Car article for Project Jetta GLX.  I will try to describe 
     it, if you can't find it I am willing to Xerox it and Fax it to you if 
     you are interested.
     1. Remove the top of the air box, as if changing air filter.  First 
     remove small hose leading to front of the air box (front left engine 
     compartment as facing car) the hose runs from the airbox to the crank 
     case breather, there is a hose clamp, just remove it from the air box 
     end.
     2.  remove clips holding air intake hose, that houses the airmass flow 
     meter, the one with the wires and plug attatched to it, and remove it 
     from it's attatchment to the air box, (two clips one on top, one in 
     the back you can't usually see, feel for it)  
     3.Then ther are two more clips that hold the airbox shut, they are on 
     the right side of the air box in the front and back, pop them undone 
     and now the top of the airbox should come up from the right, the left 
     side doesn't have clips it just slips under two retaing latches, the 
     top should come out.
     4. You will now be looking at the airfilter sitting in the bottom 
     portion of the airbox it is ususally orange around the edges and 
     yellowish paper in the middle, just pull it out and put to the side 
     (save it you will need it when the K&N is being clean later on).  
     5.  In the lower portion you will see a bulged metal wire screen, 
     remove the two screws on either side and remove the screen, it is not 
     really necessary and usually gets clogged with junk and restricts 
     flow. (airbox mod #1 complete)
     6.  remove the snorkel from the top portion of the air box.  looking a 
     the top half you will see a pipe that comes in the back and goes 
     across the box before opening, this causes a baffeling effect and 
     reduces engine noise from the air intake, however it increases air 
     flow resistence.  Remove it,the noise difference is negligible.  see 
     above previous description for tips on removal of this pipe. (you have 
     now completed the air box mods!)
     7.  Now install your new K&N type filter element and reinstall the top 
     portion of the air box including all clips etc. and re-atatch the hose 
     form the crank case breather to the outside of the box. Installation 
     is reverse of removal.
     
     the K&N air filter can be purchased at most performance automotive 
     stores (super shops etc.) and most places in European car advertise 
     them, I prefer New Dimensions.  However!  They are $45 bucks plus 
     shipping.  I have found that Velocity Sport Tuning is selling the ABT 
     copy of the K&N air filter for $34.95 plus shipping (quanties are 
     limited)  It is the same as the K&N except for color differences, 
     (that you wont see anyway)  The filter is washable and you can use the 
     K&N filter cleanerkit on it just as if it were a K&N.  These filters 
     last forever, just wash every 30K, or if you live in a dusty, sandy 
     area, as needed.
     
     Good luck, feel free to ask anymore questions.
     
     New Dimensions, 408-980-1691
     Velocity  310-643-0005
     
     Andy


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Subject: Re: Neuspeed Jetta
Author:  Non-HP-owner-jettaglx (owner-jettaglx@igtc.com) at HP-PaloAlto,mimegw6
Date:    4/10/97 1:13 PM


Thanks for the clarification.  While you are at it, can you give me more info 
(parts and est. cost) on the K&N filter modifications?
     
Thanks,
Jay