[s-cars] Dumb air cleaner question - no UrS content...

[Brian DeWyngaert Jr]

Tony,
     I can send you the one I got since, I have no true use for it
other then, to take up space in my garage.  Here is one place to
source them http://www.germanautoparts.com/Audi/S6/Climate/36/1
  or via ECS Tuning:
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?make=Audi&engine=20v%20T&model=C4%20S6&submodel=Quattro&category=Climate%20Control


cheers,
Brian
94 S4 NoVA

On 3/22/06, Tony Curran <tony.curran at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Fred,
>
> Actually, where does the filter fit and what is part number to order?
>
> If it wasn't fitted to NA cars, would it be available thru NA dealers? If
> not does one have to get by some surreptitious means from Europe?
>
> Actually I'll be in UK at end of April so there's an opportnity to vist
> Poole Audi.
>
> Tony
> 86 S6 - probably without the filter.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Fred Munro
> Sent: March 21, 2006 8:47 PM
> To: Brian DeWyngaert Jr; Eric Phillips
> Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Dumb air cleaner question - no UrS content...
>
>
> Hi Brian;
>
> Alas, the UrS4 does not have a pollen filter. Only the UrS6 evaporator boxes
> came with this feature; actually, they had the feature but no filters were
> factory installed for the North American cars. My UrS4 ends up full of
> sawdust that comes in through the vents; it's something I'm not going to
> miss when I get the pollen filter installed in my new UrS6!
>
> Sorry I don't have better news for you...
>
> Fred
>
> '94 S4
> '97 S6
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian DeWyngaert Jr [mailto:brian.dewyngaert.jr at gmail.com]
> Sent: March 21, 2006 5:57 PM
> To: Eric Phillips
> Cc: Fred Munro; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Dumb air cleaner question - no UrS content...
>
>
> I have seen the write up for S6, and I natureally assumed that it was
> the same for the URS4.(94) oops...so any BTDTs for how to replace the
> UrS4 air/pollen filter as the GF is complaining of all the dust flying
> at her from the vents.
> Of course my response is to just shut the vents off and crack the
> windows but, then I get the whinning about how its cold out...So again
> any help is much appreciated.
>
> Cheers,
> Brian D
> 94 S4
>
> On 11/30/05, Eric Phillips <gcmschemist at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Thanks, Fred.  Yeah, after opening the hood on the S6, I see what you
> mean.
> > It's as easy as on my 100S Avant.  I'm glad that the 80q is actually as
> hard
> > as it looks - I was worried I was being a complete idiot.  (Here come the
> > comments, LOL)
> >
> > And good tip on the fuel pressure - I should have thought of that!
> >
> > BTW, it's not 400k miles on my Audi stable - it's closer to 500k.
> >
> > Thanks again,
> >
> > Eric
> >
> >
> > On 11/29/05, Fred Munro <munrof at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > >
> > > Changing the air filter on the UrS6 is easy, Eric. Changing the air
> filter
> > > on the 80q is , well, not easy.... as you've noticed.
> > >
> > > And yes, the Bentley leaves the procedure up to your imagination.
> > >
> > > On my 5ktq and 200q I used to fold the filters in half to get them into
> > > and
> > > out of the air box. Once you got the clips undone, the box could be
> > > separated enough to squeeze the filters in and out. Then you have the
> fun
> > > of
> > > re-fastening the clips....
> > >
> > > Consider this an opportunity to use your creative mechanical instincts.
> > > Good
> > > luck!
> > >
> > > One way to bleed down the fuel pressure is to pull the fuse for the fuel
> > > pump and try to start the car. The fuel pressure will bleed off through
> > > the
> > > injectors. Then there's the old "crack the line and spray" method - not
> > > recommended!
> > >
> > > Fred Munro
> > > '94 S4
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> > > [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Eric Phillips
> > > Sent: November 29, 2005 11:57 AM
> > > To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> > > Subject: [s-cars] Dumb air cleaner question - no UrS content...
> > >
> > >
> > > I have a 1990 Audi 80q winter beater.  200k+ miles, and still drives in
> > > snow
> > > like a champ.  It's no UrS6, but what is, really?  :)
> > >
> > > OK, so, I get under the hood, new air filter element in hand, and try to
> > > get
> > > the air box open.  Wow.  Did they build the car around the airbox, or
> > > what?
> > > Holy crap.  I can't even get to one of the clamps.
> > >
> > > So, go into the house, and get out Bentley, and look to see what wisdom
> is
> > > there.
> > >
> > > Anyone wanna guess what wisdom could be found there?  :/
> > >
> > > Since I'm sure I'll be doing this to my S6 soon enough, I figured I'd do
> > > an
> > > easy job on a car that's not as critical about its air supply.  Easy, my
> > > Aunt Fanny.  How in the heck is this accomplished???
> > >
> > > OK, on a related note, I have a new fuel filter that was supposed to go
> in
> > > during the FP install, but didn't make it.  Is there any way to bleed
> the
> > > fuel pressure off before I open the lines to get this thing in?  BTW,
> this
> > > is also on the 80q.
> > >
> > > Thanks, and thanks for tolerating non-S, but still Audi-family content,
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
> > > UrS6, 1994 100S Avant, 80q - 400k miles of Audi goodness.
> > >
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