ultra_joel88

Hello all.

Just fitted this little number. Ordered it from VAG Parts cost me £44 delivered. Can't say I've noticed a difference yet but I guess the ECU takes a little time to adjust to the extra air. Looks nice in the engine bay doesnt it.

Two questions:

1) I found the new pipe coming from the airbox doesnt sit quite tight to the new part connected to the slam panel bracket. Its only about a 4-5mm gap along the top but I assume this doesn't make any difference?

2) I noticed the slam panel part is still as restrictive as before, half of it is covered with the plastic flap and there is a small gap below the actual air intake? Is this to blow away excess water and prevent it getting into the pipe and so should it be left there?

help appreicated.

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b1ackb1rd

I would imagine that part-throttle and top gear roll-on would improve as more air is (or should be) getting to where it matters, at least that's what I'm hoping as I have just bought one from VAGParts at the same price for my pd100.

I'm sure I've seen folk on here advocating removing some of the restrictive flap on the slam panel, and others flamining them saying water will get into the airbox ... you pay your money, and take your choice!

ultra_joel88

Never mind sorted the gap out with a black cable tie to now the pipe from the airbox sits nice and tight on the slam panel part.

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ric04vrs

make sure the larger intake pipe does not chaff on the small coolant hoses

the deflector flap on the slam panel can be opened out , but as has been said , you run a greater risk of water getting in , but if you drive through deep water , it will get in the air box anyway

my flap is removed without any probs (up to now)

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ultra_joel88

It is chafing but Im going to use a black cable tie to tie it to the plastic hose to the left of it.

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ric04vrs

the easy method is to twist the larger hose anti-clockwise on the housing under the smaller hoses , this moves all the smaller hoses away from the intake pipe

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ultra_joel88

I didnt fancy twisting hoses in case something came loose!

But anyway here are the pics. Not the prettiest engine bay but functional nonetheless

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ric04vrs

chicken

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ultra_joel88

Hehe. Adding bits I am good at... fixing stuff thats already there.. well.. hehe

itll be ok like that wont it?

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ric04vrs

just keep an eye on the area when you check your oil , there might be a gap there now , but when you accelerate the engine moves and may bring the intake pipe into contact with the hoses

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ultra_joel88

The cable tie will be alright on that pipe wont it? Because that wont be moving unlike the air intake and shouldnt chafe against it? Ive put it over the hard part where there is a little teet (ooo madam) underneath.

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ric04vrs

it should be ok , just keep an eye on it

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