strange noise changing gear

[bullzeye]

Hi all, last week i bought a 1.8t , and everything was fine, now im not sure if im just used to the power now, but it doesent seem as quick as it was when i got it, also when im in 2nd gear and put foot down, then release the accelerator it makes a noise like a air release
i have only started hearing this noise in the last couple of days any ideas what it could be?

[Wayne]

It is the diverter valve.

Normal I believe

[daz veedub]

yep thats ya diverter valve tiz normal mate

[bullzeye]

ok thanks guys, just that i hadent heard it make that noise before, and thought something wrong, its like a pressure release,abit like a dumpvalve. but not as loud

it really doesent seem as quick as it did though, maybe im just being paranoid lol

[daz veedub]

check pipes for leaks mate

[bullzeye]

check pipes for leaks mate

im no mechanic mate i can just about change a wheel lol, what pipes should i check?, theres loads under that bonnet, isit the turbo pipes and where will i find the turbo?

[daz veedub]

if urs are standered will be black pipes mine are blue so check all them

hope this helps

[Wayne]

it really doesent seem as quick as it did though, maybe im just being paranoid lol

Maybe you have just got used to it.

[Rob.S VW]

check pipes for leaks mate

im no mechanic mate i can just about change a wheel lol, what pipes should i check?, theres loads under that bonnet, isit the turbo pipes and where will i find the turbo?

the turbo is at the back of the engine, where the cluster of blue pipes are on Daz veedub picture, its under there.

[bullzeye]

is there anyone in lancashire area who could have a quick look for me ( at my turbo pipes ) and make sure i aint got a leak, it eally does seem sluggish