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Hoover Bit (aka Doghouse Oil Cooler Sealing Frame), HD version, for OEM VW Fan Shrouds
HD Hoover Bit (Doghouse Oil Cooler Sealing Frame), for OEM VW Fan Shrouds
In the product usage photos, note the red box, where there is a HUGE GAP if the Hoover Bit is missing. So if you don't have one, get our OEM version of the Hoover bit to ensure the cooling air goes THROUGH the oil cooler as designed!


 

Hoover Bit (Doghouse Oil Cooler Sealing Frame), for OEM VW Fan Shrouds ensures that cooling air goes THROUGH the oil cooler (that's the point, right?) If this piece of tin is missing (and they often are), the cooling air bypasses the cooler, and oil temperature skyrocket! The Hoover Bit is the most commonly omitted part when people rebuild their VW engines. This part was part of the OEM VW Doghouse Cooling System, but it was aptly nick-named after Bob Hoover (RIP), a long-time active member of the VW hobby community, who told every VW enthusiast that would listen to make sure this part was in place and installed correctly! It's important to note that if you have the VW of Mexico OEM Shroud, you do NOT need the Hoover bit, since they changed the shape of the sheet metal, eliminating the need for the Hoover Bit. But all the German shrouds need it!

If you look carefully at the pictures, you'll see examples of where the Hoover Bit is present, and another where it's missing, and you should be able to envision the massive air leak that occurs if this piece is not there.

This is an aftermarket part which is cut from 22 gauge steel and then bent on a jig. A steel reinforcement is added in the corner to cure the common failure of cracking and tearing. Next, a steel threaded insert is installed in the stock location for securing it to the fan shroud. Lastly, the hoover bit is blasted and powder coated in satin black for long lasting good looks (even though you can't see it, it won't rust!). This is the heavy duty version. There is also an "econo" version that is made from lighter gauge steel (but costs a bit less if you are on a tight budget).

Price: $29.95


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Hoover Bit (Doghouse Oil Cooler Sealing Frame), for OEM VW Fan Shrouds ensures that cooling air goes THROUGH the oil cooler (that's the point, right?) If this piece of tin is missing (and they often are), the cooling air bypasses the cooler, and oil temperature skyrocket! The Hoover Bit is the most commonly omitted part when people rebuild their VW engines. This part was part of the OEM VW Doghouse Cooling System, but it was aptly nick-named after Bob Hoover (RIP), a long-time active member of the VW hobby community, who told every VW enthusiast that would listen to make sure this part was in place and installed correctly! It's important to note that if you have the VW of Mexico OEM Shroud, you do NOT need the Hoover bit, since they changed the shape of the sheet metal, eliminating the need for the Hoover Bit. But all the German shrouds need it!

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