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Title: Slightly bumpy idling
Post by: m4t_lee on July 19, 2011, 02:06:17 pm

When sat at lights idle is fine but everso slightly 'bumpy' if that makes sense, any clues as to what i should check?

Cheers,

Mat

Title: Re: Slightly bumpy idling
Post by: johnboy07 on July 19, 2011, 03:52:14 pm

PCV valve has been know to cause symtoms like those when failing. If you remove it you should only be able to blow through in one direction and if both then it needs replacing. Would suggest if it is that getting a bsh revamp kit or a catch can system  :happy2:

Title: Re: Slightly bumpy idling
Post by: m4t_lee on July 19, 2011, 05:02:53 pm

Thanks chap, where can I find the valve and what does it look like?

Title: Re: Slightly bumpy idling
Post by: bacillus on July 19, 2011, 05:13:40 pm

Follow the ribbed hose that attaches to the right side of the intake manifold (looking at the engine); at the other end is the plastic pcv...

Title: Re: Slightly bumpy idling
Post by: johnboy07 on July 19, 2011, 08:00:53 pm

mine has the pcv revamp kit on it.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fn28%2Fjonny_boy_01%2FP1070277-1.jpg&hash=caf9aa68345722c29fa50b4ab0cb000b965873f6)

Title: Re: Slightly bumpy idling
Post by: johnboy07 on July 19, 2011, 08:04:39 pm

Also heres a link to the place i bought mine from  :happy2:

http://dubtek.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22_32_33&products_id=251