BEW to ALH intercooler

fyrbad

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2002 4dr Golf
After a lot of researching I found conflicting data on what is needed, and if its even worth switching.

My 2006 Jetta wagon developed a hole in the intercooler from the shroud rubbing against the fins. It wore a hole right through it.
...so so many horrible designs on this car, its incredible.

The cheapest BEW OE intercooler I could find was $350. Had a local parts guy close by and got an ALH intercooler, upper pipe and pancake pipe for $75.

They all bolt up.

Only difference is the upper pipe doesn't have previsions for the various lines. Fuel and vacuum.

I trimmed the intercooler shroud and no leaks.

May even upgrade to an ebay aluminum one now that I have the older couplings!

Note: the pipe that connects the intercooler to the upper pipe is a pita so get a worm hose clamp or two.
 
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