Subject: Re: Odd Audi Questions

[C1J1Miller@aol.com]

Frank Santoro wrote (snip)
"... On the round metal grate, I don't know its purpose, or if you can safely
remove it, but I have found large pieces of debris on it  which was prevented
from going further. somehow insects have found a way in."
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The V8 uses a form of motronic, which in turn uses a mass air flow sensor to
measure air mass and determine proper fuel air mixture.  Others (Ned Ritchie
of IA?) have reported that placing a cone-type filter in place of the factory
air box (this wasn't on the V8; a '91 200q I believe) causes turbulence and
can confuse the mass air flow sensor.  The screen in the '91 200q is placed
just after the air box and before the mass air flow sensor; I'm not sure where
it is on the V8.  Check the fiche (if you have it) and get the part
description, as that may help figure out it's actual function.
HTH, Chris Miller, Windham NH, c1j1miller@aol.com