Clio 172 - Missing air intake pipe

[vextas]

Hey, I recently bought a 02 Clio 172. Everything is good with the car (touch wood), however it is missing the air intake pipe that runs between the bottom right of the filter box, and the lower right corner of the bumber (as you are looking at the car from the front).
My knowledge of mechanics is quite limited, hence the following question... What kind of air intake pipe do I need to fit? Does it have to be a specific type? Any idea how much it would cost to buy? The filter box is standard as far as I can tell.

Cheers
Jim

 

[keirravn]

hey mate, it might be the pipe that some people remove for a better induction sound, if so id imagine someone on here might have one for ya? failing that id raid a scrapyard

 

[Fred@BTM]

don't worry about it, better off without it

 

[Rob]

Re-new you pikey

 

[Fred@BTM]

racist!!!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

^ listen to that man (even if he is too tight/lazy/busy to pay his forum fees!).


Whats a bumber ?


Edit: I meant Fred, not the crossdresser...!

 

[montana]

it doesnt need to be replaced, i would replace but its your choice

 

[vextas]

Are there any negative effects that would come from leaving it off? I'm not sure if all that warm air being sucked in through the hole is doing the engine any good. If* I can track one down, I will put it back in place. I have already contacted several breakers yards and garages, but to no avail. Anyone have one kicking around?

Cheers for the help.
Jim.

 

[Budgie]

Don't worry about putting it back.

The air in that part of the engine bay is no warmer than just behind the front bumper.

 

[vextas]

Forum ate my post, so 2nd attempt - Looking like I will leave it off. Just one last question. A friend mentioned that the intake pipe might* be required in order for the engine to sense the amount of air it is receiving. Is this true?

Jim

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Psychic pipe ?

 

[JoedotwasT5phy]

Lol - no, there are no sensors on the air intake pipe

 

[vextas]

Psychic pipe ?

Yeah, I was starting to wonder Cheers for all the replies, guys. Will get some pictures of my car up in the intro section, soon as I get time.


Jim.