re-circulating valve.

[sambo]

Hi.

On my mk4 1.8T my recirculating valve (dump valve?) makes a bit of a noise, i know it is supposed to, but this is more like a chuffing noise when i change gear, it has been getting more prominent over the last few days and i thought i read on here somewhere that it could be knackered?

Question is, is it worth replacing the standard one with something like a forge. Are these any better in quality, durability and does it really reduce turbo lag as it says on the box?

Also when i floor it, once the turbo has kicked in the acceleration seems to studder a few times momenterally every now and again, not had a turbo car before so noy sure if its normal or not..

Could these be the same problems?

Any info greatfully recieved.

Sam

[topher]

the hesitation in acceleration could be because of the faulty diverter valve

the forge dv's use a piston rather than a diaphragm so its more reliable, should last longer. there isnt any real noticable lag with the 1.8T's on stock turbos, i reckon any difference people find in that respect is placebo.