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K&N Air filter indictment
Posted by jj (more from jj) on Wed, 26 Nov 2003 10:30:08
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I recently upgraded a lpt-->FPT using a new BPC valve.
After the first week or so, It went to base boost.
I flooded the valve with WD40 and boost returned.
A month or so later, back to base boost. WD40 did not
work this time.
I spoke with Todd at eEuroparts about the valve reliability.
His first question was, "Are you using a K&N filter" From
what he says the K&N does not do a sufficient job to eliminate
small particles in the intake. The small particles get blown into
the valve by the turbo and jam the solenoid. He recommended
replacing the K&N before installing a new BPC valve.
I have been using a K&N in my Aero for 3 or 4 years (with proper maint.)
Recently I have noticed that the turbo whine has drastically changed
pitch from a soft whine to a "ringing" whine like one of the blades is gently
hitting the housing. I wonder if it could be ingesting some fine debris.
Anyone heard of this before?
jj
'95 Aero
'95 CS FPT
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Posts in this Thread:
- K&N Air filter indictment, jj, Wed, 26 Nov 2003 10:30:08 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: K&N Air filter indictment, Dean, Thu, 27 Nov 2003 12:35:59
- Simple BPC mod..., Street, Thu, 27 Nov 2003 09:24:35
- Sounds like superstition to me..., AdamB , Wed, 26 Nov 2003 19:46:39
- Re: K&N Air filter indictment, zeke, Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:58:44
- Re: K&N Air filter indictment, Bill Davies, Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:40:38
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