G Valve - Diverter Valve

[Komenda]

This was the series of events for my friend:

forge DV and intercooler fitted > ECU went into limp mode > forge DV taken out and stock valve replaced, intercooler seals replaced > ECU still in limp mode > Superchip ECU upgrade installed > everything ok

Is this DV worth getting 'second hand' after being fitted for 24 hours....

Sounds like someone didn't plumb the DV in properly and caused a fault, when the stock item was replaced and the ECU flashed for the remap it cleared the fault.

Definately worth getting, just don't get the same numpty to fit it.

[dubaiphil]

Lol - thanks guys - never seen the product in the flesh or the fitments, but us anything cut to fit - would there be any problems if it has already been fitted (badly) to another GTI???

[candy turbo]

i had mine fitted a while after a custom code re map , professionally at jbs and had no problems at all , it smooths things out imo 

[Exonian]

Going off at a slight tangent here, Stu mentioned the DV relocation for the 200PS engine.
Whether the Forge or an uprated standard DV is used I guess this would be a good modification and at the very least it would make it easier to periodically check the DV (or service it as required).

Is this much of a job and does it require many parts?

I've not replaced my DV yet because it is well hidden and have often thought that if I went to the trouble of changing it then it would be handy to relocate it too for ease of future access.

[vRStu]

The job to relocate the DV is pretty simple, the parts required are -

1 x 06F 129 627 H - Intake Pipe (Only if you use the stock engine cover)

1 x 1K0 145 845 A - Pressure Hose
2 x N909 265 01 - Clamp
2 x N906 871 01 - Spring Type Clip
1 x 06F 145 751 - Intermediate Flange
3 x N101 961 03 - Bolt, Socket Head
1 x N015 082 13 - Hexagon Nut
1 x 06F 145 383 L - Holder
1 x 1K0 145 693 B - Air Circulation Pipe
1 x 1K0 145 770 P - Air Pipe

Wiring Parts

1 x 1J0 973 822A - 2 Pin Brown Flat Contact Housing
1 x 000 979 134 - Single Wire 1.0mm
1 x 1J0 973 722A - 2 Pin Black Flat Contact Housing
1 x 000 979 133 - Single Wire 1.0mm
2 x N 107 324 01 - Corrugated Pipe 4.5mm
2 x N 906 819 01 - Corrugated Pipe End Piece 4.5mm

If you use an aftermarket intake you will need to have the pipe modified to incorporate a stub pipe on the elbow above the turbo so that the returned air can feed back in there.  You will also need a blank for the existing DV in the turbo casing, I have a template for this and can help with that if required.

As you say it is perfectly located to keep an eye on the stock DV, I am currently using a stock DV with quite a lot of boost dialed in and so far no issues.

[Exonian]

Thanks very much Stu, that has answered everything perfectly!