Cleaned vararam after yr.
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From: Bay Area Ca.
Cleaned vararam after yr.
I HAVE THE UPDATED THICKER BOX AND NEW GASKETS. First thing I did was re glue the gaskets with 3m weather stripping adhesive ( yellow ). gaskets still in place no movement and nothing past the filter. Tapped the filter a few times and a fair amount of dirt fell out. Filter itself not real stained looking. Will clean and re install for another yr. I put maybe 6,000 miles a yr. Not complaints other than the Vararam must be checked for proper fit. I am confident know on my installation. 
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From: St. Peters Mo
I HAVE THE UPDATED THICKER BOX AND NEW GASKETS. First thing I did was re glue the gaskets with 3m weather stripping adhesive ( yellow ). gaskets still in place no movement and nothing past the filter. Tapped the filter a few times and a fair amount of dirt fell out. Filter itself not real stained looking. Will clean and re install for another yr. I put maybe 6,000 miles a yr. Not complaints other than the Vararam must be checked for proper fit. I am confident know on my installation.
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Not sure if this is a serious question, but yes. Leave them on the paint in the sun for a few days and they'll eat right through it.
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Well, it is a serious question. I will have a bra & the mirror bra-etts on. But, I am also worried about ingesting the little buggars into my Vararam. Been thinking about buying some screening at Lowes & covering the inlet. As for cleaning my Vararam, I have the cleaning kit. It does a great job, but, I might just take a spare filter on my trip.