Feds upgrade probe into 1st Gen MINI Power Steering Issue

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  1. Firebro17

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    Nathan... What's your take on adding the air ducting? And, also, do you have to get the whole splash pan assembly or will just the induction tube work?
     
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    Article says it isn't a recall yet. :(
     
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    Notice the vent in the newer panel that has the ducting. Looks to me like you need it all plus the fasteners for the ducting.
     
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    Yep.....I looked into getting one when they first offered them for sale, but didn't think it would really do much for me and I hated the idea of having to remove it every time for an oil change.

    I remove my fan with each oil change and clean/lube it up real good.
     

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