Date:         Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:51:19 -0800
Reply-To:     mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake
              can be used- to cone or no!
Comments: To: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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Don't overlook the other features of the 3.0 Caravan filter box. First,
it was made in Canada, how great is that! Second, it uses a VW
compatible filter element! Many early 80s Golf/Jetta use the same one!

Mark



neil N wrote:
>> neil N wrote:
>>
>
>
>>> ...... the Caravan V6 box.
>>>
>>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/Caravanfilterbox2.jpg
>>>
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 12:06 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:
>
>> Neil, that is the wrong V6 Caravan box! The one we diesel Vanagon guys
>> mostly use is the larger type found only on 3.0 models. We take that and
>> reverse the lid so the hoses are on opposite ends and hook easily to the
>> snorkel when fitted on the driver's side behind the tail light. The one you
>> show is the small 3.3 filter box which some people use on the passenger side
>> when they have an intercooler on the driver's side.
>> ..........
>>
>
> Yes yes. I know! :)
>
> I should have mentioned that.
>
> FWIW, mine has the snorkel already opposite the outlet which fit my
> needs well. (Pure luck) Still. I was way out in the middle of Langley
> B.C. and just didn't want to deal with scouring around for another
> propah box.
>
> Excuses, excuses. ;)
>
> Neil.
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>
>