🚀 Enhance Performance with RKX Carbon Cleaning Walnut Blaster Adapter for VW Audi TFSI Engines Intake Valve Review

First of all I have to say that it made the job a lot easier. After doing some research I decided to use the rkx version adapter and I'm glad I did. The inlet is symmetrical so the adapter can be flipped to target both valves when blasting. Great job RKX, this is a must have for any capable handyman.

While it works I just can't help but think that this piece of plastic is terribly overpriced. In hindsight I think I would have adjusted the shop vacuum fitting to get the same result and get better suction (the very small vacuum port works only marginally. The BMW tool is MUCH better designed). Can't recommend for the price but works a couple of times hence three stars.

It kinda works. It comes out of the hole, the back does not have a deep enough edge. There are other devices that will suck both valves and a hole in the middle so you can move your blaster and get both valves. Yeah, I'm not a fan of that. Probably 3D print it for a few bucks and save your money. Next time I will definitely go the other way.

I give 4 stars. While it works great and helps focus the media in your workspace while making collecting a lot easier, it's made of plastic and I can't help but wonder if it's durable. I work professionally on cars and have used this 4 times already. It's starting to show wear and tear. I can't help but think it would have been a lot better if it was made out of aluminum. I hope the RKX guys take that into account. They do great problem solving for European cars.

Worked great. It really "snapped", it fitted perfectly and was sealed (VW CC 2.0 2014). While the latch doesn't keep it unattended while blasting, it provides a good seal and you easily hold it with one hand while operating your blasting gun with the other. Generally, a teaspoon of media exited the vacuum and fell along the treated ridge just below the air intakes. This adapter simplified the whole process, which is to be expected when you have the right gear. I've seen others use the judging…

The adapter worked very well and kept clutter to a minimum. This is not a job for beginners, do some research and take your time. Removing the air intake isn't that difficult, but there are a lot of cables to disconnect. The temperature sensor wire is hidden underneath, two small wires can be easily torn off. (Don't ask me how I know) There's a support bracket under the throttle body, that's a pain. Little hands help. You will need torx bits, a triple square drive, a 17mm spanner, a 10mm deep…

was about 15 inches long. 2) I had to drill the hole slightly larger so I could fit the barrel through the hole. In hindsight, maybe I should have left the hole the same size and just pressed the barrel of the gun against the hole. Maybe it worked. 3) The vacuum hole did not match my vacuum which was a Craftsman vacuum. It would be better if I took the time to find a hose or adapter that would allow me to do this without having to hold this device in place by holding the vacuum hose while I'm…