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Re: airbox hose



Replace it with a bigger one if you want and pick up some cold air. You
definitely don't want to suck up engine-compartment-temperature air. I
really should do this too (grin - I'm a hypocrite)
	-Josiah

'84 GTi
http://bork.hampshire.edu/josiah

On Thu, 20 Jul 2000, Kevin Collins wrote:

> When Jay B. and I were comparing our '86.5's last weekend, I noticed for the
> first time that I'm missing a huge hose that runs from the bottom of the
> airbox to the fenderwell area, obviously to draw in cooler air.  So without
> it I'm just sucking right out of the engine compartment.  Obviously this will
> draw in hot air when the car is sitting still, perhaps it's not an issue
> when moving?  Any opinions/advice - should I replace the thing??
> 
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> '86.5 16V 2.0
> '00 Passat GLS 1.8T
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