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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Say bye bye on 15 March 2006, 21:56

Title: Diverter valve
Post by: Say bye bye on 15 March 2006, 21:56

How much noise is the diverter supposed to make?? mines makes a VERY noticable fluttering noise been told this can meen it needs replacing??
Also what you guys think of this?? >
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GFB-Hybrid-Blow-Off-Valve_W0QQitemZ8009296930QQcategoryZ72205QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

its 50% recirc 50% blow off from what i can tell..

Title: Re: Diverter valve
Post by: >>Mart<< on 15 March 2006, 22:58

thats a bit expensive really i got a forge one for 110 which you can change the springs on if you ever up the boost it is a bit noiser than the standard one but i did not want a noisy one anyway

usually the standard diverter valves rubber diaphragm perises like mine did

Title: Re: Diverter valve
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 15 March 2006, 23:05

Forge all the way. Dump for show, recirc for go! :grin:

Title: Re: Diverter valve
Post by: Say bye bye on 15 March 2006, 23:13

how can ou tell its gone?

Title: Re: Diverter valve
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 15 March 2006, 23:17

My chattering just got increasingly worse, & the car seemed to keep getting more & more sluggish. Had it swapped under warranty, though, so even VW techs agreed. :laugh:

(The rubber diaphragm inside just tears)

Title: Re: Diverter valve
Post by: Say bye bye on 15 March 2006, 23:19

that fluttering noise has gotten louder... and does seem sluggish... ok so got any links for the forge one people are highly recomending??!

Title: Re: Diverter valve
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 15 March 2006, 23:42

http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=0006&product=FMCL007P

This is the one I've got ^^^^^, but i think you can get it cheaper elsewhere, though.

Ask for a length of silicone vaccuum hose to go with it, though, as your OE one will more than likely be brittle/cracked/holey & will be a bugger to get it to slip over that top connection piece of the Forge.

Try Awesome & VW Speed for prices.

Title: Re: Diverter valve
Post by: Scott_1.8T on 16 March 2006, 18:54

Do you get any more chatter with the Forge one, cos I love that sound?!

Title: Re: Diverter valve
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 16 March 2006, 20:08

Only (noticeably) get it when I've got my BMC I.K. on!

Title: Re: Diverter valve
Post by: GazB on 16 March 2006, 20:11

The recirc valves are not designed to "chatter", although they will make a bit more with an induction. if you want loads of noise then buy the one in the ebay link above, that will make loads of noise :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Diverter valve
Post by: Scott_1.8T on 18 March 2006, 11:06

Sorry what's a BMC I.K??? 
Don't want the normal dump valve sound, like the Bailey, cos I've had that before and am fed up with it now TBH.  Will be getting an induction kit anyway so that may help bring out the chatter.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Diverter valve
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 18 March 2006, 12:57

Sorry mate, it's my Induction Kit. Have a look here:-

http://bmcairfilters.co.uk/infoCDA.asp

With the Forge diverter valve & OE (standard) airbox, you can only hear the chatter with the radio off..... It's the same noise as you get with a newish OE diverter valve/OE airbox.

The IK's are the part which make the 'chattering' louder, & does not turn the sound into that of a Bailey etc dump valve.

If you're local to the midlands, or are passing through one day, then you are welcome to have a listen to mine before you commit to buying anything. :smiley: