K&N Air Filter
 

I've bought a K&N Panel Air Filter. Before I pester my garage, how easy are they to fit? Any advice?

If it's like other Audi's it should be a 10 minute job as it's a direct replacement. Although I've never done a D2... remove the intake ducting and remove the lid to the air filter box, this should be able to move out of the way a give access to the filter. Remove and replace with the K&N. Reinstall everything. +++

very easy indeed. just undo the jubilee clips holding the hard pipe from the airbox to the throttle body and the undo the 4 screws holding the top of the airbox on.

lift off lid.

remove the original filter and replace with shiny K&N.

all you need is a screwdriver really :)

Great, I think even I should be able to manage that. The sharp, pointy end of the screwdriver is the bit you hold, right?

AndyCaCa: I noticed your car open and possible S8 rummagings going on last Saturday morning on my way into the city. I very nearly pulled in to say hello but the look on MrsPhil's face when I mentioned it suggested otherwise.

Is it a k and n that has to be oiled?
 

If it is I wouldn't if I were you. They don't filter very well and also particles of oil get all over the maf screwing it up.

Far better sticking to paper filters IMO

I have read thoughts on oiled filters. Some say don't use them, others say don't over oil them and you'll be fine.

There was even a link to k&n's site where they had posted results of the oil in their filter had how it (apparently) stayed in the cotton and didn't clog up the MAF.

I think it is an oiled filter - waiting for it to arrive.

i was fitting new door card clips and playing with an old head unit :)

Air filter changed successfully, thanks for the advice.

If you knew how adverse and generally ham-fisted I am with car maintenance and DIY, you'd appreciate how much of an accomplishment this is for me.

I reckon that's untapped an extra 200bhp.

Good stuff, Any change to the induction sound?

When do you chaps fancy having that mini meet we talked about?

Not that I've noticed but then I haven't driven it yet. I'm doing a run up to Leeds tomorrow so it'll be interesting to see if it makes any discernible difference.

Meet:Anytime really.