This is the last step of my pipework simplification. I pulled out this stuff:

So I've now gone from the original:

To this:

Next jobs - NewSouth Power gasket and FMIC

Nice one Rob

The system apparently does nothing! I've not noticed any issues since removing mine, just a better vacuum which is only a good thing!

You've run out of things to remove now!

Yeah it feels no different. Weird.

what did you use to block off the inlet mate?

what did you use to block off the inlet mate?

M10 bolt and a hose clamp.

M10 bolt and a hose clamp.

Haha same as me! I used one of my old M10 fine flywheel bolts, and a hose clip.

I'd like to get some proper aluminium hose plugs at some point though.

Yeah would look nicer:

http://www.viperperformance.co.uk/productsearch.php?xscId=9039&mat=118

http://www.regals-motorsport.co.uk/hose-blanking-plugs/

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hose-blanking-plug-billet-aluminium-for-pipe-tube-8mm_W0QQitemZ120488603975QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item1c0dae3147

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hose-blanking-plug-billet-aluminium-for-pipe-tube-10mm_W0QQitemZ350274180162QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item518df7d442

or go one further and use the spare vac under neath to run the brake vac off and route it round the other side and smoth the end off the intake manni ;)

This is the last step of my pipework simplification. I pulled out this stuff:

Next jobs - NewSouth Power gasket and FMIC

Well done Rob,

Only thing left to do is remove the engine...

newsouth power gasket is pants buddy sell it and get the one badger 5 is selling much better

Does the Badger5 one need longer bolts?

its supplied with longer bolts and everything you need, here is the link clive sent me earlier

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=133258

Hmm... but is it that much better than the New South one?

yes the newsouth one is rubbish and i saw no difference from a standard one hence why i have fitted the one from badger 5 and its so much better.

it comes with longer bolts and 2 oem gaskets and the the its about a centremetre thick :thumbup: