anyone block off intake opening?

worldacgti · Jun 20, 2016

On the stock intake (front section box) there is an opening on one side (passenger side). Anyone block that of so all the air is directed towards the intake?

greggles · Jun 20, 2016

The injen evo intake does. (it replaces the entire scoop).

No idea if that cutout is actually there for some purpose (airflow in the upper part of engine bay, or pressure related).

GOLF NUTT · Jun 20, 2016

Looks like it's only use is to direct cool air into the engine bay.

Sandman GTI · Jun 20, 2016

Engine bay cooling as stated.
The pass thru affect also allows trash, bugs, rain to pass thru while air is skimmed off the top. Air is skimmed off the flow I think to keep it clean.

0bLiViOuS · Jun 20, 2016

I think on an intake thread, there is an OEM piece on the eGolf that blocks this off.. if my memory serves me right. I don't know if we ever got a part number tho

Mk7GTl · Jun 20, 2016

I wouldn't block it off. It def helps draw in some cooler air to vent the engine bay. Every other week I just take my air nozzle and blow the dust away.

Chillout · Jun 21, 2016

0bLiViOuS said:
I think on an intake thread, there is an OEM piece on the eGolf that blocks this off.. if my memory serves me right. I don't know if we ever got a part number tho

On the GTE (Hybrid Golf) it's blocked off. The part number is: 5Q0129849

0bLiViOuS · Jun 21, 2016

Thanks Chillout!

Chillout · Jun 22, 2016

Any time! If you need any pictures, let me know

jackalope · Jun 18, 2018

Mk7GTl said:
I wouldn't block it off. It def helps draw in some cooler air to vent the engine bay. Every other week I just take my air nozzle and blow the dust away.

Is that really necessary? Isn't there enough airflow from the fan? And the ram air effect is only at higher speeds

Clem604 · Jun 18, 2018

Worldpacgti said:
On the stock intake (front section box) there is an opening on one side (passenger side). Anyone block that of so all the air is directed towards the intake?

Yes

yirayira · Jun 18, 2018

Clem604 said:
Yes

Curious to know your change in oil temps

Clem604 · Jun 18, 2018

yirayira said:
Curious to know your change in oil temps

I have been monitoring the oil temps as well now that the summer heat is here. As of now I'm hovering around 100-120C so I'll update if things change

LurpyGeek · Jun 19, 2018

From what I understand, there is a small oil cooler below the oil filter housing. The pass through allows air to blow directly on that.

My oil takes a long time to warm up and I figure that air flowing across the intake track would cause suction, so I installed the block-off part listed above. Have had it installed both in the dead of winter and now in summer temperatures (Utah) and haven't noticed any negative effects where it comes to temperatures.

Didn't cost much, so I thought I would try it along with other tinkering.

MadMen · Jun 19, 2018

With the hood closed, I seriously doubt air is rushing through that area enough to provide cooling to the engine. I'm betting the opening is more for sucking hot air into the intake during idling for some sort of emissions purpose (although this is highly skeptical, being a Volkswagen and all...)

I installed the block off plate a few weeks ago and see no difference in oil temps.

anyone block off intake opening?

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