MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: sanj on November 19, 2011, 12:02:15 pm

Title: Thinking of a remap for my Edition30,need to change Diverter Valve?
Post by: sanj on November 19, 2011, 12:02:15 pm: I've heard that the standard Diverter Valve is pretty weak on these car's,would it be advisable to get it changed before the remap and if so which one to go for?Went to main dealer's to ask for the price of the original OEM and it was around £57 and they said it was a cut off valve,I take it it's the same part? :surprised:
Title: Re: Thinking of a remap for my Edition30,need to change Diverter Valve?
Post by: ktlstar on November 19, 2011, 12:05:45 pm: I recently had my ED30 remapped and not yet changed the standard DV. It takes 5minutes to take it out and see if its cracked/split. Obviously i'll change it when it goes.

check out awesome-gti who sell it for around £50 delivered!
Title: Re: Thinking of a remap for my Edition30,need to change Diverter Valve?
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 19, 2011, 12:07:26 pm: Or Tfsi Mike who sells a shiny Forge one for £70 :P
Title: Re: Thinking of a remap for my Edition30,need to change Diverter Valve?
Post by: sanj on November 19, 2011, 12:10:03 pm: Hiya Mike,i'm new here so could'nt post on your for sale post regarding the Forge one,will it be a easy job to fit with no modification's? :smiley:
Title: Re: Thinking of a remap for my Edition30,need to change Diverter Valve?
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 19, 2011, 12:28:57 pm: The forge fitting kit I have is this;

[pdf]http://www.forgemotorsport.com/media/FMBGFK.pdf[/pdf]

which I may be able to supply depends if I can get a replacement in time to not have to take my car off the road. (lots happening atm with a move back to England imminent)

They have updated it and improved it to need no cutting hoses.

http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=&product=FMBGFK2 (http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=&product=FMBGFK2)

This is a new one that looks rather neat

http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=&product=FMBGFK3 (http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=&product=FMBGFK3)

No good for me as I need 2 take offs one for DV one for Boost guage
Title: Re: Thinking of a remap for my Edition30,need to change Diverter Valve?
Post by: sanj on November 20, 2011, 01:02:02 pm: Just removed my diverter valve and it's the older type(knew it would be)taking it off was a piece of cake but putting the Hex bolt that secure's the bracket holding the valve was a pain in the arse,no split's or rip's though but i'm gonna go for the revision 'd' version from my main dealer,thank's for the offer Mike. :happy2:
Title: Re: Thinking of a remap for my Edition30,need to change Diverter Valve?
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 20, 2011, 01:04:04 pm: No bother. Let us know if you notice any difference. :happy2:
Title: Re: Thinking of a remap for my Edition30,need to change Diverter Valve?
Post by: sanj on November 20, 2011, 01:34:23 pm: Will do mate.
Title: Re: Thinking of a remap for my Edition30,need to change Diverter Valve?
Post by: sanj on November 27, 2011, 04:29:47 pm: Fitted the new diverter valve and did the NGK iridium's at the same time and the car seem's to be running smoother and slightly quicker,fitting the plug's was a pain in the arse as the clip holding the coil pack's in place were a pain to get off! :happy2: