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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: monty9120 on 18 May 2012, 20:14

Title: aftermarket dv
Post by: monty9120 on 18 May 2012, 20:14

are all after market diverter valves piston types. im watching a couple on ebay but it doesnt say

whats the best way to maintain them

thanks

Title: Re: aftermarket dv
Post by: scarr89 on 18 May 2012, 20:16

Get a forge 007/008 valve. Best on the market I believe. I'm a DERV guy so couldn't say categorically the best way. But from what I understand is that it just a spring  :undecided:

Title: Re: aftermarket dv
Post by: daz veedub on 18 May 2012, 21:11

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87364.0

Title: Re: aftermarket dv
Post by: monty9120 on 18 May 2012, 22:16

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAG-VW-AUDI-1-8T-RECIRCULATING-DUMP-VALVE-Diverter-Valve-/261005921084?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cc52a4b3c

has anyone brought one of these.

Title: Re: aftermarket dv
Post by: scarr89 on 18 May 2012, 22:24

Quote from: monty9120 on 18 May 2012, 22:16

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAG-VW-AUDI-1-8T-RECIRCULATING-DUMP-VALVE-Diverter-Valve-/261005921084?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cc52a4b3c

has anyone brought one of these.

I would say no.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=forge+007&_sacat=See-All-Categories

One of those and you'll be spot on!

Title: Re: aftermarket dv
Post by: monty9120 on 18 May 2012, 22:28

scrap that just won a forge off ebay. for £23  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

it doesnt say what model but im not very fussy :)

Title: Re: aftermarket dv
Post by: scarr89 on 18 May 2012, 22:37

Quote from: monty9120 on 18 May 2012, 22:28

scrap that just won a forge off ebay. for £23  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

it doesnt say what model but im not very fussy :)

That is probably a very good deal! Good effort!

Title: Re: aftermarket dv
Post by: Wazzzer on 19 May 2012, 15:05

hopefully it won't be a diaphragm version... :lipsrsealed:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/25092009981.jpg)

Title: Re: aftermarket dv
Post by: stfc_gti on 19 May 2012, 17:40

Quote from: monty9120 on 18 May 2012, 22:28

scrap that just won a forge off ebay. for £23  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

it doesnt say what model but im not very fussy :)

you sure it wasnt just a spring:?

Title: Re: aftermarket dv
Post by: monty9120 on 26 May 2012, 13:28

received the diverter valve today, its alloy. says forge on the top and has a yellow spring in it :)

does anyone know what best way to maintain these while its off ready to fit?