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Spyvito · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 1:05 am Post subject: dB6 air filter

Can anyone tell me what the air filter in the DB6 looks like?
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Spyvito · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:34 pm Post subject: Got it.

With some slight contorsionism I was able to get to the filter for inspection without taking the tank off. My 2007 has a foam filter supported by a metal frame. Not quite a rectangle. My concern was being able to find a replacement filter if it was paper but in this case it should be washable.
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JeremyB · Joined: 10 Dec 2010 Posts: 18 Location: Florida, USA

Wash it gently, when you do....
Similar one on my DB4 totally disintegrated when I tried. Ended-up making a replacement out of an AC filter...
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Spyvito · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:41 pm Post subject:

thanks, that is good advice. At worst i can use the frame to hold new foam.
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2bims · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289

Yes, don't be using petrol or other similar solutions, I use K&N air filter cleaner then flush with water and re-oil and rub in and repack between the mesh layers, same as on a DB4 carb