Getting rid of air box

Hi guys was wondering if any of you have replaced the standard airbox set up on your mk1 if so what with ? Induction kit or bolt in filter etc ive a pierburg e2
Cheers

It's best not to get rid of the air box as the carb sits on top of the inlet and exhaust manifold and it's behind the engine so there's a lot of hot air back there, cars run better and produce more power if the air is cold so that is why VW put a long tube going to the front of the car.

You can also suffer from the carb freezing in cold weather if you get rid of the air box as it also has a hot air feed when the car is cold.

Best upgrade is a panel K&N air filter which fits inside the original air box, you may get 1 bhp more but I don't think you will notice the difference but you will never need to buy a air filter again.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-Mk1-Mk2-Jetta-Caddy-1-5-1-6-1-8-K-N-Air-Filter/141600071190?hash=item20f8059e16:g:TPYAAOSwYgFan73w

Thanks mark1 thats a common sense bit of info there thankyou .and thanks for the link .also my inner headlamps are still wobbling around where will i get a set of new adjusters .also sorry mate .mines an automatic and the console has the 3 round holes in it for the gauges but no gauges ? Would it have the gauges from the factory or is it the wrong centre console ? Thanks again

VW used the same centre console and fitted a cover, if I remove my cover I've 3 holes for gauges. You can fit some gauges if you wish but you will need senders and wiring.

Are you missing the cover? It looks like this, 1st one I found, shop around as this one is expensive for a bit of plastic…..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-JETTA-CADDY-MK1-CENTRE-CONSOLE-GAUGE-BLANK-COVER-TRIM-171863267A/152760027010?hash=item2391350782:g:N0cAAOSwWLBZ8erF

Not sure on inner lights but I guess you can get some new fixings?

Thanks mark1 that makes sense about the console as it does have a cover for it .i cant find anywhere thats has got the adjusters

I'm not sure so maybe post up another thread on this…..

I think Mk2 golfs had the same inner spot lights as the cabriolet?

This may work but have a look at what your are like…

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK2-GTI-NEW-FRONT-HELLA-GRILLE-GRILL-SPOT-LIGHT-ADJUSTER-SET-of-3-G60/222952942093?hash=item33e907ea0d:g:4EUAAOSw9itZpS4n

There is a few different sets on eBay.


Might also be worth phoning your local VW dealer to see if they can get some or maybe give you a part number, I have found that sometimes theVW dealer is cheaper than eBay….

Thanks mark 1 il ring the local dealer after ive checked them gonna wip the grille of tomorrow and check them its bugging me .have to keep popping the bonnet to sit the lights back in .😀