At the risk of sounding an idiot...

[matt a]

Why doesn't my car have this pipe, and what is it? (obviously some kind of air feed)




Thanks

[billyboy]

strange
i think eddy 30s have an extra water/oil pipe in that area (ish) not seen a placcy pipe like that,
billy

[matt a]

Noticed on a few of the American mk5s.

[WhiteGTI]

It's the 'noise pipe'

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44094

Only on US cars..

[matt a]

I thought it may be the "noise" pipe.

Thanks

[cmdrfire]

"Noise" pipe on US-spec cars... makes the cabin a bit noisier. Eurojet do a shiny shiny replacement.

[Dario]

all LHD models have noise pipe

one mood more for us 

[cmdrfire]

I didn't think European models had it?

[Dario]

yep they have them 

[WhiteGTI]

"Noise" pipe on US-spec cars... makes the cabin a bit noisier. Eurojet do a shiny shiny replacement.

So, the the noise pipe being fitted increases cabin noise? Could this be a worthwhile mod for those who like hearing more of the engine inside the cabin...?

[cmdrfire]

It's a PITA to do IIRC. Need to take out the windscreen wiper motors and stuff.

[WhiteGTI]

It's a PITA to do IIRC. Need to take out the windscreen wiper motors and stuff.

Thanks for that info! Confirms that I shan't be doing it any time soon!