Thanks Alistair.  I can see how VW would have put it on the Syncro.  But, some of us spend substantial time on back roads.  I may look into whether I could fit one to my camper.  mcneely

---- Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> As far as I know, it came on syncros only.
>
> here is a pic of mine, ( note to David B. the gold plated one not been
> installed yet)
>
> http://shufti.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_3680.jpg
>
> the clear plastic part on bottom holds the debris dropped by the
> cyclonic separator in the black plastic above.
>
> and while on the subject, here is pic of the optional heavy duty air
> filter
>
> http://shufti.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_3681.jpg
>
>
> alistair
>
>
>
> On 22-May-11, at 10:12 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote:
>
> > a photo would be nice.  My van is a 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
> > Campmobile, 2.1 waterboxer engine.  mcneely
> >
> > ---- Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Perhaps it is dependent on make & model - I have a 2.1 digifant.
> >> At the bottom of the air intake - (the suction pipe which draws air
> >> in
> >> toward the filter), there is a clear plastic fitting which clips to
> >> the base
> >> of the suction pipe.  This plastic piece acts like a sump and
> >> collects sands
> >> and grits sucked into the intake.
> >> I can provide a photo if you would like.
> >>
> >> BT
> >> On Sat, May 21, 2011 at 9:42 AM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>> ---- Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >>>> If it hasn't been done already make sure you clean your air filter,
> >>> filter
> >>>> assembly and dirt trap from any sand blast material...I had a
> >>>> fair amount
> >>> in
> >>>> the trap when my van came back from the shop.
> >>>
> >>> What is the "dirt trap"?  I know what the air filter and air filter
> >>> assembly are, but have never heard of the "dirt trap" (on this or
> >>> any other
> >>> vehicle).  It sounds like something that should definitely be
> >>> cleaned on
> >>> occasion.  I do not find it mentioned in the owner's book, either.
> >>>
> >>> fishman
> >>>
> >
> > --
> > David McNeely
>

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David McNeely