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
> >

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David McNeely