really need to be pointed in the right direction cant find any bolt ons for a 1.7, need one quick or something just as good or better as my airbox has no filter in and has massive holes drilled in it from a t**t of a previous owner :/
regards jordan
where to get a K&N bolt on to fit 1.7 solex carb?
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Re: where to get a K&N bolt on to fit 1.7 solex carb?
There won't be one available. You'll have to adapt one, or buy a standard filter. It won't make any difference to power unless you get the carbs re-jetted, adjusting the fuelling for the extra air that's available. At the moment, it'll probably be running too lean.

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Re: where to get a K&N bolt on to fit 1.7 solex carb?
certainly wasnt me! lolWannabeStarShark wrote:my airbox has no filter in and has massive holes drilled in it from a t**t of a previous owner :/
i just recieved a letter for taxing the car even though you bought it in like feb?
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Re: where to get a K&N bolt on to fit 1.7 solex carb?
aha i just ment any of the previous owners!
yeh i havent got my thing through the post, did you send off the document we filled in?
yeh i havent got my thing through the post, did you send off the document we filled in?
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Re: where to get a K&N bolt on to fit 1.7 solex carb?
i was going to get one for mine i reckon a mk2 golf 1.3 k&n would work but as said above it wont do much just tidy the bay up abit 

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Re: where to get a K&N bolt on to fit 1.7 solex carb?
had a look through my paperwork and found it! must have forgot! really sorry about that mate! sent it off last week so should be with you shortly