air filter problem

1970 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
72,000 MILES
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THOMASBECK
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Oil in air cleaner is that normal?
Dec 19, 2012 at 7:39 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no, it is blow by from the piston rings being worn.

Roy
Dec 19, 2012 at 9:30 PM
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EXOVCDS
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Paper air filter or oil bath air filter?

Thomas
Dec 19, 2012 at 10:03 PM
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What does the filter housing look like? Metal 2 piece container on top of carb?

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Thomas
Dec 20, 2012 at 5:23 AM
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EXOVCDS
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Am still curious about your filter setup!

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Thomas
Dec 21, 2012 at 3:02 AM
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EXOVCDS
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Attached is an image of the different air box housings... only the bottom right has a paper element.

Which one is yours?

Thomas
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Dec 23, 2012 at 6:43 PM