Source for hood vent cover

did you replace the seal that sits atop the freshair box to seal to the hood?

Yes, it has been replaced. Here is how i tested, though...I removed the glovebox and radio, and thus could actually feel where the air came in. I wish i could have had the experience of driving a brand new Type 1 in the day to see how there were no drafts---maybe there were. I am just trying to get a heads up on winterizing the car. The hood is adjusted correctly, i just seems that once the air goes into the airbox, it has to go somewhere.....even if the box flaps are closed---it still leaks out of there for it is just not able to seal tightly.

Bet you the whole hood is what leaks air into the luggage compartment.

Jan

I ended up placing a sheets of insulation on the bottom of the area and then wrapping it up the back of the instrument area

Simple and expedient

Yes, it has been replaced. Here is how i tested, though...I removed the glovebox and radio, and thus could actually feel where the air came in. I wish i could have had the experience of driving a brand new Type 1 in the day to see how there were no drafts---maybe there were. I am just trying to get a heads up on winterizing the car. The hood is adjusted correctly, i just seems that once the air goes into the airbox, it has to go somewhere.....even if the box flaps are closed---it still leaks out of there for it is just not able to seal tightly.

I will give it a serious look again today. Thansk for the ideas.

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I have one of those hood scoops e-mail me and we can work out details

To the original poster, deal with Mario Gavazzi at your own risk.