Hello everyone.

I am new to the mailing list.  I have searched for the answer to my questions
in the archives but to no avail.  When installing a K&N air filter yesterday,
I noticed that I did not have an air filter in my '86 Syncro.  I'm not sure
how long it was missing but I believe it may have disappeared about 2 months
ago when I brought it to a repair shop to have some work done.  My questions
are:

1.  What kind of damage could be done?  I haven't driven in any dusty
conditions and my van has only been used around town.
2.  What should I do, if anything, to clean up the mess caused by a lack of
air filter?
3.  Should I go smack the mechanic around that was working on it when it
surreptiously disappeared?

Thanks for any info. everyone.

John Connors
'86 Syncro
Jersey City, NJ