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The system IS essential! Leave them, they allow debris that comes in the outside vents to be expelled. Squirt water from a hose into the outside vents and you'll see the water drain out of them. READ and LOOK at what I've done: http://www.icbm.org/erkson/ttt/engine/full_flow_oil_system/full_flow.htm Mesa is far better than any tube-and-fin style. Worth the cost! Toby Erkson air_cooled_nut@pobox.com '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L, Berg five-speed '95 VW Jetta III GL 2.0L, P-Chipped, Jamex sport suspension Portland, Oregon, http://www.icbm.org/ >-----Original Message----- >I'm really curious as to what good the thermostat is >on our cars. Wouldn't it just make sense to leave the >flaps wide open and let the air blow through all the >time as hard as possible? > >Also, on my car the air intake system has two huge >holes on either side under the rear fenders (probably >from gravel and the like getting launched in there. >Is it neccesary to patch this or will the car run okay >eithout them being patched. I NEVER plan on driving >my car off road if that helps. > >Also, does anybody have any experience with a more >heavy-duty oil cooling setup...?...I plan on driving >my baby a lot over long distances and think this would >be a great addition. Basically what I'm looking for >is what system will fit and which is best. I've eyed >CIP and MESA kits, but I don't know if they are for >T3's....? ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/