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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: alemming130 on 24 April 2009, 13:28

Title: where is it??????????
Post by: alemming130 on 24 April 2009, 13:28

i have a 2006 gti and have been having problems with vw service at the dealership. my car has been making a noise coming from the the engine . i was told by the dealership it was the pvc valve and are charging me $600 to replace it. does anybody know where its located and how to replace it?

Title: Re: where is it??????????
Post by: joesgti on 24 April 2009, 14:02

its mounted on the side of your turbo i think, its very hard to get to.  :smiley:

Title: Re: where is it??????????
Post by: matthewsimone on 24 April 2009, 14:48

what sort of noise has it been making mate as you got me worried nw as my 2006 gti makes a weird engine noise ?

Title: Re: where is it??????????
Post by: rskardon on 24 April 2009, 16:04

If it sounds like a diesel its normal  :grin:

Title: Re: where is it??????????
Post by: bacillus on 24 April 2009, 16:28

Quote from: joesgti on 24 April 2009, 14:02

its mounted on the side of your turbo i think, its very hard to get to.  :smiley:

Sorry Joe but you are thinking of the DV. 

You can get a latest version full replacement from Awesome for £103 if your dealer doesn't have it or can't tell you what version they are getting for you.
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=11034&xSec=151&jssCart=2d13fb3e543d80c66990740638ec01f8

The PCV is located as shown in the pic below.

(http://www.aibrahim.co.uk/pcv.JPG)

Title: Re: where is it??????????
Post by: matthewsimone on 24 April 2009, 18:07

cheers rskardon thats ok then is a little bit diesel ish lol :laugh: