Best Golf 2 Luftfilterkasten Upgrade? Check This Out!

Okay, guys, so today I’m going to mess with my Golf 2’s air filter box. You know, that old car has been with me for a while, and it’s time to give it some love.

First off, I popped the hood and took a good look at the engine bay. The air filter box is right there, pretty easy to spot. But before I could get to it, I had to remove the battery. I disconnected the negative terminal first, then the positive, and carefully lifted that heavy thing out. Set it aside, making sure it was out of the way.

Best Golf 2 Luftfilterkasten Upgrade? Check This Out!

Now, with the battery gone, I had more room to work. I saw that the air filter box was held in place by a few clips and a couple of screws. I started by undoing the clips – they were pretty simple, just a little pressure and they popped right off. Then, I grabbed my screwdriver and went for the screws. They were a bit rusty, but nothing a little elbow grease couldn’t handle.

Once the screws were out, I could lift the top part of the air filter box. Inside, I found the old, dirty air filter. It was definitely time for a change! I pulled it out and man, it was filthy. I’m pretty sure that thing had seen better days.

  • Remove the battery: Disconnect the negative terminal, then the positive, and lift it out.
  • Unclip the air filter box: Find the clips and gently pop them off.
  • Unscrew the box: Use a screwdriver to remove the screws holding it in place.
  • Lift the top: Carefully lift the top part of the air filter box.
  • Remove the old filter: Pull out the old, dirty air filter.

I went online and browsed through a bunch of options on eBay. Found a decent used one for a good price. I mean, it wasn’t brand new, but it looked to be in good shape. Some listings mentioned minor damage or wear and tear, like a broken inlet or something, but I made sure to get one that was in pretty decent condition, like 1k0129610 and 051129607A were what I focused on.

After placing the order, I had to wait for the new filter to arrive. In the meantime, I cleaned up the inside of the air filter box. Got rid of all the dust and debris that had accumulated in there.

Best Golf 2 Luftfilterkasten Upgrade? Check This Out!

Finally, the new (well, used) air filter arrived. I carefully placed it inside the box, making sure it was seated properly. Then, I put the top back on, screwed it in place, and clipped it shut.

With the air filter box all set, I put the battery back in, connected the positive terminal first, then the negative. Turned the key, and the engine started right up. Seemed to be running a bit smoother, too. I guess the old girl is breathing a little easier now, and the engine will last longer.

So, yeah, that’s how I replaced the air filter box on my Golf 2. It wasn’t too difficult, just took a bit of time and patience. And hey, I saved some money by doing it myself instead of taking it to a mechanic. Always a good feeling, right?

Summary of what I did

  • Bought a used air filter box online.
  • Removed the battery to access the air filter box.
  • Unclipped and unscrewed the air filter box to open it.
  • Cleaned the inside of the air filter box.
  • Replaced the old filter with the “new” one.
  • Put everything back together and tested it.

That’s all about my sharing. Hope you enjoy it. Any questions, just ask me below.

Best Golf 2 Luftfilterkasten Upgrade? Check This Out!

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