Fitted TSI-spec DV

[jaydubveedub]

Acting on some sound advice from Sambo I had the diverter valve replaced on my '06 GTI. Got my mate to order one up for me - it's the latest 'D' spec part off the newer TSI engine. He fitted it while servicing the car at the weekend.

Having inspected the old part that came off the car, the rubber diaphragm wasn't actually split (supposedly the main weakness) however with the new part fitted the car is so much nicer to drive. At anything over 4500rpm it pulls much harder and the power doesn't fall off like it used to past 5200rpm.

For the price of the part, this is a very worthwhile mod so thanks for the advice.

[Ed30DSG]

How much are they?

[jaydubveedub]

I paid about £40 but my mate works for VW so gets discount. I guess it retails at £50 - £60?

Part number is 06H 145 710 D

Not sure if it will fit the ED30 though, it fits directly onto the turbo and I'm pretty sure the ED30 has a different turbo to the regular GTI.

It took him about 5 mins to fit it.

[Micky 32]

I paid £26 from a NI dealer.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Maybe I have better get one of these - now it is REVO'd!

[jaydubveedub]

Probably a good idea. Mine is just a standard 200ps but apparently remapping encourages premature failure of this part.

I did consider the Forge motorsport DV (which itself if a lovely looking piece of kit) but personally prefer to stick with standard VW parts, especially as the car is still under warranty.

Also, the latst spec VW part has been completely redesigned so it doesn't have a sh1tty rubber diaphragm in it (which splits over time). I did read somewhere that it's the recommended replacement part in cases where the old style part has failed.

[sambo]

Certainly made a differance to my car too, although my original DV was completley knackered with mutiple splits in the rubber! 

Can only assume that because it's designed for a small engine with supercharger/turbo it holds the boost for longer so the little 1.4 doesn't struggle at the top end of rev range?

Sam

[Spaced]

I have the D revision and it is much quieter than the rubber sink plunger version and seems to offer the same performance as the forge.

[winrya]

Certainly made a differance to my car too, although my original DV was completley knackered with mutiple splits in the rubber! 

Can only assume that because it's designed for a small engine with supercharger/turbo it holds the boost for longer so the little 1.4 doesn't struggle at the top end of rev range?

Sam

Its designed for the new 2.0 tsi in the scirocco and new gti.  Its actually quite a different engine

[Kermit]

Is there an idiots guide to fitting this somewhere (had a quick look in the maintenance section) - I actually want to check the condition of mine to see if it has split as I'm hoping this is the reason for my car feeling "sluggish"

Also is this the same as the re-circulating valve or different??

Soz to hijack - same topic though