MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Upperoilcan on January 03, 2014, 08:53:02 am

Title: How much ?
Post by: Upperoilcan on January 03, 2014, 08:53:02 am

What's the going rate to have a Divertor valve fitted ?

Been quoted silly money from VW.

Cheers guys.

Title: Re: How much ?
Post by: GTI-Ross on January 03, 2014, 08:54:06 am

takes 5 minutes bro, just buy a jack, axle stands and your good to go.

Title: Re: How much ?
Post by: Upperoilcan on January 03, 2014, 08:56:20 am

Thanks Russ,but i would'nt dream of doing anything on my car as im hopeless at anything car  :signLOL:

Title: Re: How much ?
Post by: Upperoilcan on January 03, 2014, 09:25:07 am

And while were at it, it's now Revision G isnt it ?

Title: Re: How much ?
Post by: chowgar on January 03, 2014, 09:47:04 am

I'm not mechanically minded and did mine fine (bit longer than 5 mins tho)... if its KO3 the only had part is getting to it.... :happy2:

Title: Re: How much ?
Post by: Scottymon on January 03, 2014, 11:55:06 am

If you can remove a wheel / arch liner you can do the DV on K03... if you're able to open a bonnet you can do the DV on K04 :happy2:

If doing K03, wear some gloves if you've driven the car any distance as the Turb gets silly hot.

Title: Re: How much ?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on January 03, 2014, 12:03:35 pm

Its not difficult to do, but would be extremely satisfying if you did it yourself  :happy2:

There are how-to guides and videos all voer the internet - a search on youtube turned up lots of videos.

If you really dont feel confident go to your local TRUSTED garage (doesnt have to be VW or even a specialist- its not a hard job to do)

Take this guide:
http://www.deutscheautoparts.com/newsarticle.aspx?NID=18

and they should have it done in 15mins EASY. As for howmuch - your best getting a quote from your garage as rates vary. Not going to be much for a quick 15min job.

R-Tech swapped mine for free whilst doing pre-map checks

Title: Re: How much ?
Post by: Upperoilcan on January 03, 2014, 04:14:58 pm

Thanks guys for all your help. :happy2:

Title: Re: How much ?
Post by: TForrest94 on January 04, 2014, 01:46:45 am

I'm useless when it comes to mechanics but got it sorted in no time it's very simple and is satisfying as said
Got massive hands so it was a bit fidly but very simple indeed good luck!
Tommy

Title: Re: How much ?
Post by: Roadrebel on January 04, 2014, 07:50:15 pm

Quote from: Scottymon on January 03, 2014, 11:55:06 am

If you can remove a wheel / arch liner you can do the DV on K03... if you're able to open a bonnet you can do the DV on K04 :happy2:

If doing K03, wear some gloves if you've driven the car any distance as the Turb gets silly hot.

So you can reach it from the wheelarch can you? Is that easier than from underneath the car? I have a new one to put on mine asap.

Title: Re: How much ?
Post by: TForrest94 on January 05, 2014, 03:34:38 pm

Quote from: Roadrebel on January 04, 2014, 07:50:15 pm

Quote from: Scottymon on January 03, 2014, 11:55:06 am

If you can remove a wheel / arch liner you can do the DV on K03... if you're able to open a bonnet you can do the DV on K04 :happy2:

If doing K03, wear some gloves if you've driven the car any distance as the Turb gets silly hot.

So you can reach it from the wheelarch can you? Is that easier than from underneath the car? I have a new one to put on mine asap.

I did mine without removing the wheel and arch liner it's a bit more fidly but I didnt have the time to go all out, just lock the wheel left and there's enough room to get around it all
Tommy