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Subject:Re: "Bird Nest" Air Filter
From:J. Walker
Date:Wed, 12 Oct 94 10:26:57 CDT

On Wed, 12 Oct 94 09:21:06 CDT Peter Williams said:
>What would be the effect on performance if the regular air filter in a 73
>Westy was supplemented by an additional  "medium sized bird nest including
>a few baked feathers" filter, underneath the pleated paper filter.
>
>Was this a factory option, or was it more likely to have been installed by
>the dealer?   Can I still get parts (twigs, wool) or will I have to replace
>the entire "bird nest" as an assembly?

i believe that was a definite After-Market optional accessory, designed to
make the exhaust note sound 'Tweeter'. :)  i'd replace the whole thing as
an assembly, making sure to clean up any eggshells as well.

joel