Howdy!

I've seen in the manual, and photos of other EA82Ts that they all have this heatshield/cooling funnel that shoots air from the bonnet of an XT right to the turbo. And I only noticed that was missing, just now. I assume this won't cause the car to explode if I don't have it, but I also assume that these are about as easy to find as a needle in a haystack. Does anyone have any recommendations for a 3rd party option? Will any fitting heat shield or sock suffice? Or is it even necessary, since the turbos not exactly the largest one out there.

Thanks in advance!

A turbo beanie will probably suffice. Or you could fold up some sheet metal to do the same thing the original chimney did in the first place. 

I have an STi converted SF forester that’s a sleeper - built by a mate. This does not have a bonnet scoop, rather it sports a turbo beanie and a water to air intercooler. The paint on the bonnet is not effected and I dare say it’s seen more heat than your EA82t will ever generate. 

I'll give the Turbo Beanie a shot for now! Love the name lol. I would like to remake the chimney, or something similar. I just gotta get my hands on a metal folder or bending break, whatever those things are called. I kinda liked the way the original chimney looked, but I'm sure some black spray paint will do the job.