RickNW

Fantastic cheers guys!

Ah lovely, any idea what im actually searching for? (What the part is called) or part number? All im finding so far is replacement air filters and aftermarket kits :-/ Thanks so much for all your help!

Sorry FMF, didnt see your reply when i wrote the above. So when i change it back to OEM i may well see some gains? That would be nice

Ah right i see, just found a guide to change air filter, so at least its still running through a filter then *phew* So apart from looking crap, is it doing any harm? Worth adressing sooner rather than later? Thanks very much guys!

Thought so. Am i right in thinking there is no air filter there either? Hope it doesnt bugger anything up until i can sort it! Any idea what the part no, and aprox cost will be to fix it? If its a slot in ill just do it myself, thats about the limit of my tehnical ability haha. Thanks for your help!

Heres a pic (hope this works lol)

Hi guys, Just been checking my engine bay, the usual, and i noticed on second glance yhe air intake doesnt look right, there doesnt seem to be a filter (just 2 plastic pipes seem to be "retrofitted" to stick out past the radiator) Maybe im crazy, but im new to these engines and im not remotely good at anything more than the most basic of maintenence with cars! ***** edit: pic uploaded in a reply below!***** Just thought id ask as it doesnt look right at all. Cheers!

Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! Iv been thinking about torque (or an equivalent) on there. Saw a post after a search on here a guy had done it with velcro, as its a permenant addition for me (old phone no longer in use) im thinking maybe attach it both ends so it will fold down when i close the lid and visa versa. Havent tried it yet, theory seems sound though.

Hi guys! Just jumped on the octavia vrs bandwagon and thought id join up and peruse, get some good hints and tips etc. Got a mk2 on a 55 plate, decent history, very well looked after by the looks of it! Only noticed a couple of minor issues so far, rear wiper not working (havent checked the fuse or anything yet, heres hoping!) And the cigarette lighter not working (seems to be a common fault! Will take it to auto electrician to have it replaced, anyone done this/know what its likely to cost?) Loving the drive so far, thinking of a good way to install my old samsung s5 into the top cubby in the dash though, will post up when i get think of something good