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Offline L8

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Dump valve for TDI
« on: 11 April 2007, 17:21 »
Help Can a dump valve be fitted to a TDI or is this a no go area? or not worth the effort if you can?  :rolleyes:

Offline GarryR

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Re: Dump valve for TDI
« Reply #1 on: 12 April 2007, 13:07 »
Found a link to another forum where the question was asked and it looks like you can fit a dump valve to a tdi but there's not much point. heres the link mate  :grin: http://www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=217205

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Re: Dump valve for TDI
« Reply #2 on: 12 April 2007, 18:58 »
I fitted one, sounds good, but caused no end of engine probs, not worth the effort

Offline L8

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Re: Dump valve for TDI
« Reply #3 on: 13 April 2007, 09:38 »
Thanks for the link and reply lad's.  :smiley:

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Re: Dump valve for TDI
« Reply #4 on: 02 May 2007, 14:20 »
If you fit a Dual Piston or Squential Dump valve it shouldnt cause any engine problems afaik.
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Re: Dump valve for TDI
« Reply #5 on: 02 May 2007, 18:11 »
Turned out it was'nt the DV causing my probs after, so if you can fit the expence then do it