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Old 12-06-2018, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve_PPP View Post
The occasional high speed blat is ok on the autobahns (not uphill!) but if you're on a TMIC then bring it back down to 80ish fairly quick, the scoop isn't that effective at sucking air in at higher speeds.

Rest is usual good maintenance, check for perished hoses, fluids all good, radiator not tired - any original newage rad will be pretty knackered by now, I was shocked at the state of the one on my bug even though it had no leaks....
I will check my rad over. The car running gear is bone stock bar the prodrive rear box . (Very tame)
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