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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: christomk3gti on 05 June 2009, 14:43
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Got a cold air feed pipe ready to go on my modded airbox.... but Which is best, Get the pipe fitted to the box, or have the pipe directing to the box. (plz note i've removed the original air feed pipe from in the box, and i've got mesh fitted inside it now.)
I know u guys are sick to death of this air box thread, but I want it to be right and especially do not want water going in my engine through airbox.....
I'm routing the cold feed pipe from behind the front grill below fog lights. on my 8v gti.
Many thanks and sorry if u r sick of me already :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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yes route it from where you suggested, if you want to do it properly then you'll need these http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=75191.0
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cheers shep, but do u have the cold feed pipe connecting to the air box (where i removed the original restricted air intake pipe work) or do i have the pipe Directing towards the open hole (with mesh already fitted) cheers m8
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i would attach it to the box making the whole thing sealed
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I see, I'll have to get some really Fine mesh for the duct then, I dont want any water in it. especially as its gunna be sucking the air from behind the grill. where its exposed to alot of rain, puddles etc....
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This picture is taken from the bumper vent thread posted above. This how i did my ducting (i even ordered the exact same ducting from Ebay) although i opted to fit the air temperature sensor in the corner of the centre opening to the right of the vent in this picture. More discreet imo.
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m12/eightyeightmph/Golf%20Accident%20Repair/Image044.jpg)
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looks the bees knees, did u have the other end of the duct pointing towards your air filter or did u have it connected to the air box? (thats ashuming u have a air box mod) instead of the induction filters.
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This picture is taken from the bumper vent thread posted above. This how i did my ducting (i even ordered the exact same ducting from Ebay) although i opted to fit the air temperature sensor in the corner of the centre opening to the right of the vent in this picture. More discreet imo.
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m12/eightyeightmph/Golf%20Accident%20Repair/Image044.jpg)
My car that! ;)
The 'other end'...
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m12/eightyeightmph/Golf%20Accident%20Repair/Image051.jpg)
:afro:
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looks fantastic :)
Do u get any problems with water gettin into the filter? thats my main worry, (Mine is a air box mod m8)
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ohh and did that ducting come with the filter? Thats the exact ducting i've got, got it from work tho :smug: its a heat proof duct. :)
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looks fantastic :)
Do u get any problems with water gettin into the filter? thats my main worry, (Mine is a air box mod m8)
Mine runs to the original and slightly modified airbox, jubilee'd onto the old trumpet intake port. I've had no issues with water or crap getting sucked in either. remember the bumper vent has a built in plastic mesh and ducting is running vertically up past the chassis leg before hitting a right angle into the airbox, the chances of anything damaging getting in there are pretty slim to none unless you're driving in through rivers or across the desert!
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Cheers pal, I'm doing exactly the same. was just worried bout the water really, but reashured now. cheers m8
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No water issues, & the ducting was off ebay, the stuff that comes witht he BMC kit is sh!t, same crap you get from halfords - that tinfoil stuff! :rolleyes:
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once again
i know your all fed up with these sort of questions!!
but drilling your air box, and cutting off the 90 degree angle trumpet on your air box to put ducting to
lead to a front vent, can this fail your MOT!?
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No.
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Yeah heard the ducts are crap, thats why i got some from work... and thanks for the info guys. cheers
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Anyone got a link or a shop name on eBay for the ducting! The stuff I got is really untidy and I would like to replace it! Cheers
Pete :smiley:
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/76mm-3-Neoprene-Cold-Air-Feed-Flexible-Ducting-1-Metre_W0QQitemZ290273501471QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4395a6211f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1683|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/76mm-3-Neoprene-Cold-Air-Feed-Flexible-Ducting-1-Metre_W0QQitemZ290273501471QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4395a6211f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1683|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50)