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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: luke20 on 16 October 2013, 23:27

Title: Where to start before Map ?
Post by: luke20 on 16 October 2013, 23:27
Purchased a Golf Gti Y Reg 1.8t I want to get this Mapped at Rtech but need to have my car running spot on to do that but don't know what I need to do/change? any help would be great thanks
Title: Re: Where to start before Map ?
Post by: Nino on 17 October 2013, 07:23
Main thing you need to do is getthe car scanned and make sure there is no error codes. If tou have codes mostly likely will be 17705 this is a boost leak and beileve me its a pain to find.
If you havent got any codes id personally advise at a bare minimum you change you diverter valve for an upgraded one id advise ether a forge 007p or a forge 008.
If you wanted to be extra safe id upgrade  all your boost pipes to silicone to avoid any possible splits. :)
Title: Re: Where to start before Map ?
Post by: Lewy on 17 October 2013, 11:23
^ Before any of that, ensure it's been serviced properly to give you a good base.
Title: Re: Where to start before Map ?
Post by: mrsaunders on 17 October 2013, 12:16
I wouldn't worry about getting a new DV, I read on Nikki at Rtechs fb page that the standard one is more then capable
Title: Re: Where to start before Map ?
Post by: Nino on 17 October 2013, 14:49
Quote from: Lewy on 17 October 2013, 11:23
^ Before any of that, ensure it's been serviced properly to give you a good base.

+1
Title: Re: Where to start before Map ?
Post by: Nino on 17 October 2013, 14:49
Quote from: mrsaunders on 17 October 2013, 12:16
I wouldn't worry about getting a new DV, I read on Nikki at Rtechs fb page that the standard one is more then capable

Yes but they are well known for commonly failing ;)
Title: Re: Where to start before Map ?
Post by: Scott D on 17 October 2013, 21:52
smoke test for any boost and vacuum leaks

Title: Re: Where to start before Map ?
Post by: Tezmax on 17 October 2013, 22:43
A a pair of driving gloves for the journey home from R-tech, coz ur gona need to hold on tight :grin: