My lil mk4 Golf GTI thread...

[topher]

no aslong as it's still flexible and intact (they tend to go brittle due to the heat and crack, venting boost) it should still slip over the new one, although if you're going for a forge its a tight fit so you might want to put a bit of washing up liquid around the top nipple or sit the hose in a cup of hot water for a few minutes. you don't necessarily need to put a clip on it, although i did just for peace of mind.

[bobbarley]

I've just done a nice drive 40 miles there then back to my parents, and have fallen in love with the car even MORE!!

[richw911]

I've just done a nice drive 40 miles there then back to my parents, and have fallen in love with the car even MORE!!

Get her mapped then see the smile on your face

[bobbarley]

That's something I'm gonna save up for!  I'm getting the dump valve next month.  Do I need anything else is preparation for a new dump valve?  I was thinking of buying a K&N induction kit, they seem to be a good thing to have.  Better air intake etc, slightly nicer engine noise.  Do they increase/decrease or make no difference to the mpg?

[richw911]

That's something I'm gonna save up for!  I'm getting the dump valve next month.  Do I need anything else is preparation for a new dump valve?  I was thinking of buying a K&N induction kit...

 You will need two jubilee clips (Not sure what size its to replace the the one on the two main pipes)
 You may also need some silicone hose for the top vacume hose as this tends to go brittle and snap (after years or being heated and cooled) 4mm ask for it when you order you DV.

Which ever air filter you go for MAKE SURE its not oil based!! 

[bobbarley]

How do you know if it's oil based?  Do you know if K&N ones are oil based?  Or Neuspeed ones?

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/vw%20golfmk4/engine.html

[richw911]

How do you know if it's oil based?  Do you know if K&N ones are oil based?  Or Neuspeed ones?

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/vw%20golfmk4/engine.html

I think the k&n panal filters are oil based not sure on the others

[bobbarley]

How do you know if it's oil based?  Do you know if K&N ones are oil based?  Or Neuspeed ones?

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/vw%20golfmk4/engine.html

I think the k&n panal filters are oil based not sure on the others

You'd think Awesome wouldn't sell an induction kit for the 1.8T that they know will damage it...

[richw911]

How do you know if it's oil based?  Do you know if K&N ones are oil based?  Or Neuspeed ones?

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/vw%20golfmk4/engine.html

I think the k&n panal filters are oil based not sure on the others

You'd think Awesome wouldn't sell an induction kit for the 1.8T that they know will damage it...

I agree mate but if your filter is oil based it WILL clog up the maf sensor which  IIRC costs about £90 

[bobbarley]

How do you know if it's oil based?  Do you know if K&N ones are oil based?  Or Neuspeed ones?

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/vw%20golfmk4/engine.html

I think the k&n panal filters are oil based not sure on the others

You'd think Awesome wouldn't sell an induction kit for the 1.8T that they know will damage it...

I agree mate but if your filter is oil based it WILL clog up the maf sensor which  IIRC costs about £90 

Well before I buy it I'll give them a ring and check.  They have different kits for different cars, so I would imagine the one for the 1.8T would do no harm to it.  It looks like it's possible to fit an induction kit oneself, but I really do have 0% knowledge of fiddling with cars!