[s-cars] First of my own wrenching of my '01 S4

[Single Malt]

I am an extremely novice Audi owner ... I do have *some* wrench experience from
my youth ... oil changes, tune-ups, exhaust work, some brake work and so on.

Now that my car is out of the original warranty, I felt like tinkering a bit. 
I've been told that replacing the air filter with a K&N variety would yield
some more power and could hardly effect the Audi Assured coverage I am now
enjoying.  I've also been told to replace the diverter valves with ones from
the Audi TT ... anyone have any info/insight (including part numbers) on this?
Any other EASY modifications that should be done right away?

You can view pictures of my little project at:
http://www.inners.com/s4airfilter/airfilter.html

I came across an extra part under the filter.  Looks like some kind of
retaining clip.  I could not find a place that was obviously missing anything. 
Anyone able to identify this? -third picture from the top 

I also found out that the most unreachable retaining clip had not been attached
at some point.  Yet another reason to start undertaking the task of DIY repair!
 I found it easiest to do this clip FIRST. It took a second person to press
down on the edge of the upper cover using a long rod, while I fiddled that clip
into place with a long screwdriver ... is there an easier way?

I found that it is quite easy to drop parts down into the belly pan.  I was
lucky with the O-ring that seals the MAF connection and was able to fish it out
with a modified hanger.  One of the hose retaining clips, however, required
lifting the front end and dropping the belly pan to retrieve it.  A lift would
*sure* come in handy!

I would really like to hook up with a local lister (Denver, CO) who might be
interested in mentoring ... anyone??

Steve, looking for a mentor, Inners

aka...


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Single Malt
'01.5 S4
Garaged at 9200ft
just outside Denver, CO




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