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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: b8bigboygti on 25 February 2013, 16:12

Title: standard airbox or aftermarket?
Post by: b8bigboygti on 25 February 2013, 16:12
hey guys when i bought my mk5 gti (damaged cat d) it never came with a airbox just the engine cover so now im thinking is it worth buying a new one or one from scrapyard or just buy a performance part instead? not to bothered if it adds anything as im looking to sell the car when its all done anyway. so just need a quick (cheap) solution guys

cheers
Title: Re: standard airbox or aftermarket?
Post by: dTEA on 25 February 2013, 20:22
secondhand original gotta be cheaper...plus OEM means less questions on the CAT D?
Title: Re: standard airbox or aftermarket?
Post by: xodia on 26 February 2013, 00:31
am i being silly, isnt the standard engine cover, the standard airbox as well?!
Title: Re: standard airbox or aftermarket?
Post by: b8bigboygti on 26 February 2013, 03:00
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e185/bigshak321/2008-Volkswagen-Golf-GTI-Pirelli-En_zpse617f415.jpg)

the highlighted part is the one i need
Title: Re: standard airbox or aftermarket?
Post by: Poached on 26 February 2013, 17:29
Quote from: xodia on 26 February 2013, 00:31
am i being silly, isnt the standard engine cover, the standard airbox as well?!

The intake pipe on the front engine can be detached from the engine cover/filter assembly. It is considered a separate part.

I would stick to OEM, you are unlikely to make any money on a performance part.
Title: Re: standard airbox or aftermarket?
Post by: xodia on 26 February 2013, 22:58
ahhh that makes sense now! i was gonna say   :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: standard airbox or aftermarket?
Post by: b8bigboygti on 27 February 2013, 16:02
i rang my local vw dealers and they quoted £190 for the airbox! not a option so will be looking for a second hand one. i hear the airbox is the same on seat leon and audi a3 also passat true?
Title: Re: standard airbox or aftermarket?
Post by: topher on 27 February 2013, 23:26
they've quoted you for the engine cover/airbox there i'm sure. you'll have to go in to the dealers and point out the bits you want on their computer
Title: Re: standard airbox or aftermarket?
Post by: b8bigboygti on 28 February 2013, 18:46
Quote from: topher on 27 February 2013, 23:26
they've quoted you for the engine cover/airbox there i'm sure. you'll have to go in to the dealers and point out the bits you want on their computer

You were right mate, i went dealers and now have ordered the airbox. Job done cheers for all your help :smiley: