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March 01, 2009, 01:40:16 am

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« on: March 01, 2009, 01:40:16 am »
Hey guys, i chekin out my air filter tonight (checking to see if its any good, i just bought the car) and i found there's a little door underneath the filter. Whats this do? Does it open if theres enough vacuum or something? If you want i can post pics.. Thanks



Reply #1March 01, 2009, 08:58:24 am

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« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2009, 08:58:24 am »
People love pics!  It helps others learn and gets the discussion going.  Lets see what your lookn at.
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Reply #2March 01, 2009, 10:03:18 am

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« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2009, 10:03:18 am »
I love pics!!!! :D  8) year and model please.
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Reply #3March 01, 2009, 11:36:49 am

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« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2009, 11:36:49 am »
Quote from: "dillenger1"
I love pics!!!! :D  8) year and model please.


Not a problem just gimme a min here... Its a 05 Jetta GLS TDI

Reply #4March 01, 2009, 02:03:21 pm

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« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2009, 02:03:21 pm »
Survey says.... it's gonna be a vacuum-actuated warm-air preheat. :wink:
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Reply #5March 01, 2009, 11:07:06 pm

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« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2009, 11:07:06 pm »
Quote from: "Vincent Waldon"
Survey says.... it's gonna be a vacuum-actuated warm-air preheat. :wink:


Thats what i thought too but there are no vacuum lines to it, it would take a hell of alotta vacuum to open that thing.. By the way i havent been home lately to take the pics but there comming soon.  :wink:

Reply #6March 03, 2009, 01:49:59 pm

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« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2009, 01:49:59 pm »
possible snow screen
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Reply #7March 03, 2009, 11:28:27 pm

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« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2009, 11:28:27 pm »
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possible snow screen


I'll post the pics tonight.. :D

Reply #8March 05, 2009, 03:52:15 am

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« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2009, 03:52:15 am »
Quote from: "dillenger1"
I love pics!!!! :D  8) year and model please.


Uhh.. ok how do you post pics? It only gives me the option to insert the url....??  :x