installing pod filter into GTI - need help

[b00tyman]

hey guys,

im new to this forum and own a 06 polo gti.
i want to install an apexi pod filter and replace the existing airbox.
ive got a question though, the plastic pipe that runs from the engine block and connects to the top part of the airbox...what do with it when i have removed the top part of the airbox? this plastic pipe clicks into the top part of the airbox so im not too sure what it really does, im guesing it acts as air flow into the engine block. im not too keen on jus leaving it out wide in the open for obvious reasons, dirt going into the engine block?
can anyone help or sugest what i do with this pipe, do i block it off?
anyone who has a pod installed, can u pls advise.
i know some of u are guna recommend goin the seat intake as ive read and searched thru the forum but its fairly xpensive and ive already got this pod filter.

cheers guys!

[JCM308]

I have a Pod on my Polo. The pipe you're talking about is for cold start. DONT block it off. The mini pod filters fit on pretty nice (that's what I did with mine) then re-route it towards the front of the car so it doesn't rattle around.

Good luck, if you do it right you won't regret it

[b00tyman]

hey john....thanks mate.
but quick question, u mean, u installed another pod filter onto that plastic pipe and directed it to the front of the car..eg. near the radiator or something?
u wudnt happen to hav a pic ur setup now, would u?

how do u go about installing the mini pod filter onto that plastic pipe?

thanks again.

[JCM308]

hey john....thanks mate.
but quick question, u mean, u installed another pod filter onto that plastic pipe and directed it to the front of the car..eg. near the radiator or something?
u wudnt happen to hav a pic ur setup now, would u?

how do u go about installing the mini pod filter onto that plastic pipe?

thanks again.

That's exactly what I did. I don't have a pic but I will take one soon as I'm getting ready to make a new addition under my bonnet (it's a secret).

Get the largest inlet size version you can get and then slide it over the pipe. It will be a bit tight but it will go on (and stay on).

[Petrina Polo]

I bought a 25mm mini pod and it dont fit on the pipe.

There is nothing I can find which fits over it.

[JCM308]

I bought a 25mm mini pod and it dont fit on the pipe.

There is nothing I can find which fits over it.

There is 3 different sizes of mini pod. I'll have a look at home to find out what size mine is cause it fits nicely over the pipe

[Petrina Polo]

Thanks what size you got and where did you get from?

I have a 25mm and its no chance of going on..

[JCM308]

I'll try and find the packing over the weekend and let you know.

[b00tyman]

jus to add to johns comments, ive recently purchased on ebay a mini pod that comes with 3 size adapters...i havent installed it on yet but im guessing its one of them. it shud fit...
do a search on ebay for mini pods...