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Subject:Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
From:mdrillock
Date:Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:51:19 -0800

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:
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>>> ...... the Caravan V6 box.
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>>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/Caravanfilterbox2.jpg
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> On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 12:06 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:
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>> 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.
>> ..........
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> Yes yes. I know! :)
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> I should have mentioned that.
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> 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. ;)
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> Neil.
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