Fixed 5ktq boost problem

[Todd Phenneger]

Heya,
  Just an FYI.  My SJM Chipped 5ktq was recently only seeing
1.5bar and occasionally 1.6 bar.  I finally got around to
working on it.  I knew the WOT switch was new so I thought I'd
start by replacing the Intake to Turbo boot that sits on top of
the Airflow Sensor Plate.  Mine was cracked and I suspected may
have a few small vacuum leaks.  I also pulled the K&N filter and
cleaned it.
  Holy Carbon Crap Audifans.  The filter was FULL of junk. 
Tapping it on the ground let loose LOTS of crap.  Then I cleaned
it and re-oiled it.  Now I'm getting 1.7 bar consistantly.  Only
.1 bar off the majic 1.8.   Yay.  Car also builds to boost MUCH
quicker.  Yay.
  WOrth noting is that the PO put some 4-5" dryer hose ramming
air right into the filter housing so I'm sure this contributes
to getting it dirty sooner.  And it spent all winter getting
driven on sandy snowy roads.  But I think from now on all my
cars will get Air Filter cleanings Every Spring.
  Oh yea, and putting the Fuchs back on it with good rubber
makes it OHHHH so much nicer to drive.  Yay!
  Now if I can just hurry up and get the 4ktq back on the road.
l8r
  Todd

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