Re: N9Txx air filter
From: consie67 (consie@maine.rr.com)
Date: Mon 25 Mar 2002 - 23:54:08 EST
Two things I like about the K & N on the 505 turbo: nice intake
sound, and alot more room in the engine bay. CC
--- In peugeot-L@y..., "jsgrubbs2001" <jsgrubbs@h...> wrote:
> --- In peugeot-L@y..., Jim Lill <jpl@v...> wrote:
> > I installed a K&N large conical inside my N9T airbox not so much
> > for any (if any is to be found) HP increase but because the stock
> > one is impossible to find here and is $$ if found but more so
> > because I don't think either it or particularly the aftermarket
> > seal so well at the edges.
>
> FYI
>
> You can buy the OEM N9Txx air filter from several places including
> Disortex. This is the complete assembly which includes a new foam
> element, the plastic tray, and a new rubber seal.
>
> The rubber seal material starts to dry out and crack by about 30k
> miles--this is when I'd recommend replacing it. This is also when
> Peugeot recommended replacement. I don't think Peugeot really
> intended us to use those aftermarket replacement foam elements for
> any length of time anyway.
>
> Most of the Turbos here in our little mini-fleet have had new
> assemblies installed on schedule, and the inside of the airbox
> remains clean. Even with the small amount of clingy oil vapor from
> the PCV system, the AFM and other parts remain clean--no buildup of
> particulates, etc. An old dried up seal lets in a lot of junk.
>
>
> -Joe G
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