16v vacuum question

[rhock99@epix.net (Ryan H)]

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Tony, the one you don't have a line for went to the airbox thing that was/is attached to the front of the air filter box.  (It's called the preheat valve, I believe.)  I'd remove this box for better airflow anyway (I think a few screws does it) and plug where the line went on the boot.  The other one that has a T on it comes from the AC controls (trace it through the firewall and it goes into that big black box).  The other end of the T that goes into the fender goes to the vacuum reservoir.  I have this line completely removed, and heat still works fine... just make sure you plug the line at the vacuum reservoir if you remove it.  Of the three big lines on the intake boot, one (far right) is removable (pluggable) if you take out the carbon canister, the other (middle) is removable if you hook a breather filter to the engine, and the last (far left) is needed for proper idle (connects to the idle air stabilizer).
Removing the carbon canister also gets rid of a few other vacuum lines.  Here's how to do it (I'm uploading this now): http://www.epix.net/~rrcehock/scirocco/tech_cc.htm
I'd suggest taking it out to remove some more clutter you don't need.  Takes 10 minutes.
Just out of curiosity, how do you plan on making an intake considering the fuel control system is tied into the air filter lid?  I'd be interested to see this.
Hope this helps!  Any other questions, just ask.
Ryan H.
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> From: Tony Morehead <wolfsburg16v2k2@yahoo.com>
> Date: 2003/01/14 Tue PM 07:15:51 EST
> To: list <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Subject: 16v vacuum question
> 
> 
> how many of the hoses on the 16v rubber intake tube are really necessary and where do they all go?  i have 2 fittings at the end near the throttle body (one doesnt even have a hose on it). i have an angled "t" fitting that sends one end into the fender well and i havent traced the other.  i have the big idle air bypass valve connector.  and i have one that goes to the passenger side lower intake manifold.  im trying to make an intake to replace the stock one and i would love to get rid of anything that isnt important.
> 
> tia,
> -tony
> 
> 
> 1987 2 or 3 tone 16v scirocco
> 
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<P>how many of the hoses on the 16v rubber intake tube are really necessary and where do they all go?&nbsp; i have 2 fittings at the end near the throttle body (one doesnt even have a hose on it). i have an angled "t" fitting that sends one end into the fender well and i havent traced the other.&nbsp; i have the big idle air bypass valve connector.&nbsp; and i have one that goes to the passenger side lower intake manifold.&nbsp; im trying to make an intake to replace the stock one and i would love to get rid of anything that isnt important.</P>
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