See how important this little part is!
With no hoover bit, the base of the oil cooler. This allows air to bypass the oil cooler, significantly decreasing the effectiveness and leading to higher oil
temperatures and shorter engine life.
The Awesome Powdercoat hoover bit for SCAT / EMPI fan shrouds completely fills the gap at the base of the oil cooler,
ensuring that all of the air meant for the
oil cooler goes through the oil cooler.
temperatures and shorter engine life.
The Awesome Powdercoat hoover bit for SCAT / EMPI fan shrouds completely fills the gap at the base of the oil cooler,
ensuring that all of the air meant for the
oil cooler goes through the oil cooler.
VW hoover bit installation video
WHAT IS A HOOVER BIT?
The offset oil cooler sealing frame, A.K.A "Hoover Bit". This is the #1 most forgotten part on a VW engine rebuild! Not including this part leaves a huge gap that allows air to flow AROUND the oil cooler instead of THROUGH the oil cooler.
I have been told this part is named after Bob Hoover, a long time VW enthusiast that spread the word about the importance of this little part. Don't forget this part! Your engine will thank you.
I have been told this part is named after Bob Hoover, a long time VW enthusiast that spread the word about the importance of this little part. Don't forget this part! Your engine will thank you.
VW hoover bit
Model: VW shroud flat 4 with doghouse oil cooler
ONLY $22.00
aftermarket (SCAT/EMPI) shroud hoover bit
Model: Aftermarket shroud (SCAT or EMPI) flat 4 with doghouse oil cooler
ONLY $23.00
Type iv oil shroud hoover bit
Model: wider hoover bit for wider type iv oil cooler with doghouse oil cooler
ONLY $23.00
Type iii oil cooler hoover bit
Model: notched hoover bit for type iii oil cooler with doghouse oil cooler
ONLY $23.00