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Here are some details and pictures regarding the K and N filter replacement modification,
I have received this filter for testing from Ian Burdis from K and N in the Uk,
I contacted Ian with an enquiry after the notts green laning dayout when we had problems with wet and ruined air filters (stock type) after the ford water crossing,
I have fitted it to my 2.7TD Auto 1995 Mistral in the original stock air filter housing as this is a direct replacement for the stock filter!
i will be keeping the stock setup and then fit a snorkel to the stock water trap/air intake in the inner wing!
Now the reason for choosing K and N apart from their world renown name for quality, was the fact that they are washable and will eventually save us considerable money on replacement stock type paper filters,
The beauty of the K and N filter is as it's washable then if it gets wet it will not be ruined and also with the oil impregnated filter medium, it should help no end to repel any water if sucked into the intake,
Ian has asked me to send feedback on it's ability to repel water or any general feedback regarding dirt contamination after off roading etc, in return for this information, he has promised to look at discount for club members on any of the products they sell, the standard filter price for the 2.7TD version is £39.95 + vat + delivery,
now i know this is a lot of money to start, but if you consider i have gone through at least 3 stock type paper filters in 12 months of off-roading and if you get them locally from auto parts shops they are approx £10 at the cheapest! so the K and N would prove very cost effective as you just remove wash and re oil the filter after each off roading session, remember also that the summer dusty months are now upon us and the stock type will get dirty very quickly!
I have noticed so far that it allows the engine to rev more freely and accelerates far better than the stock paper ones,
So far it has the thumbs up from me!
Picture one = remove stock filter from stock air box
Picture two = undo the centre fixing bolt and remove filter from air box top
Picture three = refit K and N filter and tighten centre fixing bolt, do not over tighten as it will start to buckle the filter body!
Picture four = stick supplier sticker on bottom of filter and fill in details of mileage etc,
Picture five = filter now fitted and second supplied warning sticker fitted, this tells service mechanics not to throw away the K and N filter etc.
I will report back after the next off roading day out on the 21st April 2007.
Stay tuned
shark1e
I have received this filter for testing from Ian Burdis from K and N in the Uk,
I contacted Ian with an enquiry after the notts green laning dayout when we had problems with wet and ruined air filters (stock type) after the ford water crossing,
I have fitted it to my 2.7TD Auto 1995 Mistral in the original stock air filter housing as this is a direct replacement for the stock filter!
i will be keeping the stock setup and then fit a snorkel to the stock water trap/air intake in the inner wing!
Now the reason for choosing K and N apart from their world renown name for quality, was the fact that they are washable and will eventually save us considerable money on replacement stock type paper filters,
The beauty of the K and N filter is as it's washable then if it gets wet it will not be ruined and also with the oil impregnated filter medium, it should help no end to repel any water if sucked into the intake,
Ian has asked me to send feedback on it's ability to repel water or any general feedback regarding dirt contamination after off roading etc, in return for this information, he has promised to look at discount for club members on any of the products they sell, the standard filter price for the 2.7TD version is £39.95 + vat + delivery,
now i know this is a lot of money to start, but if you consider i have gone through at least 3 stock type paper filters in 12 months of off-roading and if you get them locally from auto parts shops they are approx £10 at the cheapest! so the K and N would prove very cost effective as you just remove wash and re oil the filter after each off roading session, remember also that the summer dusty months are now upon us and the stock type will get dirty very quickly!
I have noticed so far that it allows the engine to rev more freely and accelerates far better than the stock paper ones,
So far it has the thumbs up from me!
Picture one = remove stock filter from stock air box
Picture two = undo the centre fixing bolt and remove filter from air box top
Picture three = refit K and N filter and tighten centre fixing bolt, do not over tighten as it will start to buckle the filter body!
Picture four = stick supplier sticker on bottom of filter and fill in details of mileage etc,
Picture five = filter now fitted and second supplied warning sticker fitted, this tells service mechanics not to throw away the K and N filter etc.
I will report back after the next off roading day out on the 21st April 2007.
Stay tuned
shark1e
