82 4ks air intake and 'heat deflector shield' questions

[Huw Powell]

> The flap controls *where* the air comes from -
> >heated off the EM when cold (<40 deg F?) or regular ambient air above
> >that, by "selecting" which inlet hole is used.
> 
> Sorry about the confusion, that's what I was trying to say... The exploded
> diagrams in my Haynes manual are all drawn from an angle that you can't see
> unless the engine is outside of the car.  It makes my brain hurt when I think
> about my engine and I say silly things. :)

and oh yes I forgot to say that there are a couple of very clear shots
of the plate at the url below.  it's been painted white so it is very
visible.  a piece of flexible 2" or so high temp hose connects it to the
rearmost airbox inlet.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/rebuild4.htm

http://www.humanthoughts.org/