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Old 08-07-2005, 11:16 PM
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Default Filter in Muffler

Does anyone know of a filter that exists in one of the mufflers in the A8
Old 08-08-2005, 01:04 AM
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Default Re: Filter in Muffler

mufflers or "resonators" have baffles and chambers inside of them which "filter" sound. is that what you mean?
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Default not exactly..

my mechanic said that there was a filter (wire mesh) in one of the mufflers that usually gets chalked up due after about 100K and needs to be cleaned.

Hes sure its avaialbe in teh mercedes and suggested that it might be in the A8 as well
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Default Perhaps he means ...

the Catalytic Converters .. they are full of fine passages which can become clogged. However, this would result in an engine code, and you have not mentioned having any trouble codes.
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Default thas becasue

i dont have VAG com as yet!
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