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Offline Neil gti

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Feeling underpowered
« on: 15 September 2012, 19:54 »
I haven't drove my car much in last few weeks, but the times I've had it out it feels as if it is hardly boosting if at all ? Could it be something as simple as a split boost valve ?
Everything sounds normal and cannot hear any leaks etc, car is now 2 weeks out of warranty  :sad:
Any ideas peeps  :rolleyes:
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Re: Feeling underpowered
« Reply #1 on: 15 September 2012, 20:32 »
Have you got vcds as you can log actual to requested boost levels.

Failing that the dv valve is simple to remove and is only held in with 3 bolts so easy to remove and check.
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Re: Feeling underpowered
« Reply #2 on: 15 September 2012, 20:42 »
Thanks snoops
No haven't got vcds, think I will have to take it in to the local Indy garage for them to have a butchers ?
Have you got a pic of where the dv is located, may whip it off myself and see if it's split, is the rev D the best one for replacement ?
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Re: Feeling underpowered
« Reply #3 on: 15 September 2012, 20:51 »
Have a look at my oil leak thread photos of it there.
It's easyish to get to from under the car. Also on that thread it links to many things you may find interesting to check on yours.

 http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=225620.0
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Re: Feeling underpowered
« Reply #4 on: 15 September 2012, 20:56 »
Quote from: Snoopy on 15 September 2012, 20:51
Have a look at my oil leak thread photos of it there.
It's easyish to get to from under the car. Also on that thread it links to many things you may find interesting to check on yours.

 http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=225620.0

 :smiley: off to read your oil leak thread, I may be gone some time  :smiley:
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Re: Feeling underpowered
« Reply #5 on: 16 September 2012, 07:26 »
Quote from: Neil gti on 15 September 2012, 20:56
Quote from: Snoopy on 15 September 2012, 20:51
Have a look at my oil leak thread photos of it there.
It's easyish to get to from under the car. Also on that thread it links to many things you may find interesting to check on yours.

 http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=225620.0

 :smiley: off to read your oil leak thread, I may be gone some time  :smiley:

After reading through the oil leak thread and looking through the various links, It sounds like the the dv or and the Pcv valve has failed, I will take it into the Indy garage that looks after my car tomorrow and get them to take a look, If they think this is the problem after logging boost levels etc, I will get them to replace both they can't be that expensive ?
Don't fancy doing the DV myself widow maker style in my garage  :rolleyes:
Will let you know how I get tomorrow if they can fit me in  :smiley:
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Re: Feeling underpowered
« Reply #6 on: 16 September 2012, 07:36 »
Access to the bits looks a bit dodgy so deffo best left to the professionals with a ramp!
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Re: Feeling underpowered
« Reply #7 on: 16 September 2012, 08:13 »
Quote from: Exonian on 16 September 2012, 07:36
Access to the bits looks a bit dodgy so deffo best left to the professionals with a ramp!

I couldn't agree more  :smiley:
Will also get them to drop the oil n filter while it's in, ready for the cheeky week away in a couple of weeks with the boys!!
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Re: Feeling underpowered
« Reply #8 on: 16 September 2012, 08:54 »
DV valve if you've not already changed it  :wink:
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Re: Feeling underpowered
« Reply #9 on: 16 September 2012, 08:59 »
Quote from: Exonian on 16 September 2012, 07:36
Access to the bits looks a bit dodgy so deffo best left to the professionals with a ramp!
I have a ramp so guess that makes me a professionals lol :grin:
Couple of axle stands for pennies and a cheap 2 tonne jack is all that's needed really for basic stuff.
I'm too tight to pay someone once out of warrenty to fix it   :grin:
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