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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Ginge 35Edition on 12 April 2013, 19:49

Title: CAI removal
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 12 April 2013, 19:49
I'm going to have a go at fitting the APR CAI myself as it seems pretty straight forward however I can seem to see how to get the big ring type clip off the stock air box. I mentioned it briefly to the parts guy at VW and he seemed to think that there was a special tool for it? Can anyone confirm?

Thanks

Neil
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: mkviken on 12 April 2013, 20:08
Can get proper pliers for it of an adjustable pipe wrench works
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 12 April 2013, 20:22
Cheers, I'm kinda hoping if I went down early one Saturday morning they'd whip it off for me. Then I'd fit the new one on the car park.
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Jimble on 12 April 2013, 20:49
Why not give our friendly sponsor a nudge?

http://www.midlandvw.co.uk/home.html

Might do you a good deal for a nice review? :wink:
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 12 April 2013, 21:05
I'm sure they'll be along shortly with a suggestion, the APR intake is the cl100012. Frustrating cos the US site it's £175 but won't post it here but the best price I can get over here is £240.
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: wigit on 12 April 2013, 21:30
Carbonspeed is indentical so worth looking
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 12 April 2013, 21:35
Thanks mate, I'm guessing they'll be no coding issues etc?
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: wigit on 12 April 2013, 21:41
No coding, on the K04 cars you can stick with the stock paper filter in the engine cover, panel filters are a placebo effect in general
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Obbzi on 13 April 2013, 14:57
If its the spring cicular clip you are on about they are a nightmate to do on your own without the proper tool. The best thing to do is get another helping pair of hands. I sruggled for ages doing my R32, but with a frien no problem! :smiley:
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 13 April 2013, 20:51
If its the spring cicular clip you are on about they are a nightmate to do on your own without the proper tool. The best thing to do is get another helping pair of hands. I sruggled for ages doing my R32, but with a frien no problem! :smiley:

Yeah that's the one, any tips?
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Obbzi on 13 April 2013, 21:01
Get a friendly neighbour or a pal, not your wife! One of you needs to prize it open then hold it open and the second person opens it further and it should come off. Use some swan necks to grip and squeeze it
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 13 April 2013, 21:39
Thanks for that!
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Obbzi on 14 April 2013, 20:10
How have you got on? Have you sorted it yet?
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 15 April 2013, 19:46
How have you got on? Have you sorted it yet?

No not yet, just been sent some details of a new one to the market but I think they're suggesting I get rid of my engine cover and I ain't willing to do that.
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: wigit on 15 April 2013, 19:51
How have you got on? Have you sorted it yet?

No not yet, just been sent some details of a new one to the market but I think they're suggesting I get rid of my engine cover and I ain't willing to do that.

thats why i got the tts cover, i think engine looks dire without and a biatch to keep clean
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Obbzi on 15 April 2013, 20:40
How have you got on? Have you sorted it yet?

No not yet, just been sent some details of a new one to the market but I think they're suggesting I get rid of my engine cover and I ain't willing to do that.

thats why i got the tts cover, i think engine looks dire without and a biatch to keep clean

Have you got any pics of your cover?
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: wigit on 15 April 2013, 20:53
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/wigit71/Ed35/IMG_3587_zps257a694c.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/wigit71/media/Ed35/IMG_3587_zps257a694c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: wigit on 15 April 2013, 23:20
Some inspiration for the tsi owners

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/905220_484664134922192_805554710_o.jpg)
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Raffe on 16 April 2013, 06:27
Wtf!!!!

 :laugh:
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 16 April 2013, 08:08
Now that's engine bay commitment!
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Obbzi on 16 April 2013, 15:38
Christ! Is that leather? :shocked:
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: KennyGTI on 16 April 2013, 19:33
Mole grips are your friend here! Watch out for it springing on your fingers! You actually feel  :sick: with the pain!
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: topher on 16 April 2013, 19:54
i have the proper tool for these horrible spring clips... if you pop in i might let you borrow it for a few hours :grin:

Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 16 April 2013, 19:56
i have the proper tool for these horrible spring clips... if you pop in i might let you borrow it for a few hours :grin:



Nice one, worried I might come out lowered and mapped though   :grin:
Title: Re: CAI removal
Post by: Mr GTD on 16 April 2013, 22:38
Blimey!!! :shocked: