Background: As a continuation of the look into the effect of removing the seal at the back of the engine compartment, the temperature sensor is moved to a different location. Test Procedure / Results: The temperature sensor is moved to the fuel line that runs to the high-pressure fuel pump. A routine drive is then […]
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Background: Previously I made a comparison of driving with and without the engine compartment hood seal in place and with it removed. That investigation was conducted during daily driving that included a good amount of stop-and-go. Some recent comments about how once the vehicle is moving there is cooling air flowing through the engine compartment
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Background: The aFe Power charge pipe kit is a replacement for the Mk7 charge pipes that connect the turbocharger to the intercooler, and the intercooler to the intake manifold. From the manufacturer: Directly replace your VW’s restrictive plastic intercooler tubes with aFe’s BladeRunner free-flowing, heat-resistant aluminum tubes. aFe Power Previously the aFe Power charges pipes
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