Re: is this stock?

[Stephen Stalcup <elfking@nmt.edu>]

Thanks. 

On Sat, 6 Feb 1999, John C. Worden wrote:

> At 09:55 AM 2/5/99 -0700, Stephen Stalcup wrote:
> >On my 88 16v there looks to be a largish hose running from my header
> >somewhere. Is this stock? The hose seems to be slightly ripped in one
> >place. TIA
> >Steve Stalcup
> >
> >VW Scirocco '88 16v
> >http://www.nmt.edu/~elfking
> >
> Yes, it is a warm air hose.  When it's cold out the airbox takes some(maybe
> all) air from a shroud attached to the manifold.  This air passes through
> the tube.  Replacements, in my experience, are expensive from the dealer.
> You would better off to get some carb preheater hose from a parts
> store(make sure it's heat resistant).   Most people leave the tube off
> though, but if your car doesn't like the cold you may want to keep it.
> 
> 
> John Worden
> Old Town, ME.
>  '98  Dakota cc Sport 4x4, 3.9 auto, Intense Blue,
>  '84  Scirocco (under construction) Brakes and Suspension currently
>  '69  MGB Roadster(in need of restoration)
> 

VW Scirocco '88 16v
http://www.nmt.edu/~elfking


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