pod filter

[90lff]

i saw the post about the BOVs but was wondering if a pod filter is any better?
would i still loose power?
is it worth it as TDi's have a fancy 3 stage self cleaning air filter?
would it effect the engine?
thanks

[mikinoz]

I have done this - see thread in this section- and feel that it is an improvement in response in lower rev range.

As for figures, this is yet to be determined until dyno day.

[gldgti]

i ran a pod filter on my mk3 diesel for a month or two, then went back to stock... its better.

[Greg Roles]

Awesome idea IF it is shielded from hot engine bay air, which will actually drop power, at least down low. Great idea as Mik has hinted at, and my next engine mod.
Never heard of a self cleaning filter, and paper ones basically just get more and more clogged, and have to be replaced periodically.
Actual gains depends on model, and how well the stock airbox has been designed. On the MK5 the biggest problem is the 90 degree bends, especially in the lid.

Mik, still have the MAF grid?

[Logzy]

3 stage self cleaning air filter. Never heard of them, tell me more please.
Do they wash rinse and then dry.??

[gregozedobe]

I don't know about the VW ones, but Toyota Landcruiser paper air filters ARE washable (according to the owner's manual - not that I was ever game to do it on mine)

[mikinoz]

Mik, still have the MAF grid?

Until I get some spare $ for one to dremel, I am staying standard - I don't want to get stranded if I make a mistake!

[90lff]

well im pretty sure thats what the dealer at VW told me about the air filter
said i didnt have to touch it cause it cleans itself...
was he just bull****ting me?
should i check it out?
what does everyoe else do?
mines a 2007 2.0 tdi

[mikinoz]

You have seen this thread?

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=14110

As for filter - they charge me to replace them so I am sure they are not self cleaning - maybe they mean the DPF is self cleaning which is more accurate...

[gldgti]

maybe....

self cleaning = included in servicing.... hahaha

[90lff]

ok so honestly i want the pod filter for the flutter noise...
but i was told you need a BOV for that noise
and BOVs are illegal unless they are pump back...
are these both true?
i have the the tissshhh noise in the golf but only very quietly so does that mean it has a bov on it or something else?

mikinoz you said you had put a pod filter ondone this...
do you get the flutter?
what sort of vw do you have?
is it turbo'd?
cheers

[Greg Roles]

Until I get some spare $ for one to dremel, I am staying standard - I don't want to get stranded if I make a mistake!

Where's your sense of adventure?

MAFgrid-less with my temporary bucket pod and absolutely no problems thus far.... but boy isn't the response better!



You have to fold back 4 tabs on the front side of the maf grid, around the edge. They are very small, like only 1mm wide, and it's obviously been melted together, but they are easily peeled back with a small screwdriver. Taking the top sensor out is tricky with the special star screws, but gotta love the multigrips. Getting the whole assembly out is tricky as it clips into the rear 3 arm holder, and despite several attempts to just unclip the rear, I got the poops and just took to it with the cutters. It would just push back in and need three spots glued to be back to stock. I'll drive it a few more days and watch for any vag com errors, but yesterday the car ran exactly as per usual, even idle was perfect from the first start.

I've been chatting to Steve at Modshack, and am getting a custom housing off him at a very reasonable $150 odd less filter. Thanks for pioneering this for us here Mik!

[Greg Roles]

Gotta love the 1 kg protein bucket!




It's actually the same size as Modshacks TTDA, shorter yet fatter filter, and with one thin hose from the radiator lengthened will fit a treat.

Boy don't you feel the hot air from the engine when you've been idling in traffic for a while! My proper housing will be sealed to the front intake to prevent the hot air ingress as much as possible.

[motk]

ok so honestly i want the pod filter for the flutter noise...
but i was told you need a BOV for that noise
and BOVs are illegal unless they are pump back...
are these both true?
i have the the tissshhh noise in the golf but only very quietly so does that mean it has a bov on it or something else?

A diesel Golf has a wastegate - as there's no throttle body there's no need for a BOV. IMO they're fairly pointless anyway unless you're running Stupid Boost.

[mikinoz]

I love that! On my MKIV I was the master of homebrew mods.

I may try the MAF on the weekend.

Our family only having 1 car 2 jobs and 2 kids - I am no longer allowed to just 'try out' as many things on this car as I was doing on the IV