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Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« on: November 12, 2011, 10:48:52 am »
Really not having much luck with this car at the moment!

Decided the upgrade the diverter valve to the new D revision this morning. All was going swimmingly until I got to the last bolt. I removed the top one first, then the bottom one. When I came to the third the allen socket is just spinning in the bolt. It looks like it might be 2mm or so from being tight. Really don't know what to do so have just put the bolts back on.

I guess I'm going to have to take it back into the garage, unless there is someone in the Huddersfield area who could help. Mucho beer tokens would be your reward!
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Re: Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2011, 12:02:19 pm »
Quote from: andrewparker on November 12, 2011, 10:48:52 am
Really not having much luck with this car at the moment!

Decided the upgrade the diverter valve to the new D revision this morning. All was going swimmingly until I got to the last bolt. I removed the top one first, then the bottom one. When I came to the third the allen socket is just spinning in the bolt. It looks like it might be 2mm or so from being tight. Really don't know what to do so have just put the bolts back on.

I guess I'm going to have to take it back into the garage, unless there is someone in the Huddersfield area who could help. Mucho beer tokens would be your reward!

Have you had forge or forge spacer in the past.  Take the bolts out and check the lengths.  Not all of the holes are drilled all the way through from memory so the shorter bolts go in the holes that aren't drilled all the way through  :happy2:
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Re: Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2011, 12:03:58 pm »

Or are you saying its crossed threaded and needs re tapping?
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Re: Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2011, 12:08:23 pm »
I will be able to do it if you want  :smiley: k03 Gti ?
« Last Edit: November 12, 2011, 12:10:22 pm by MAT ED30 »
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Re: Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2011, 12:32:17 pm »
Hi Mat, you free tomorrow morning? If I can get replacement bolts this afternoon I'll pop over to yours. And yep, K03. It is the allen bolt head that is worn, so the socket isn't getting any purchase on it.

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Re: Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2011, 12:34:38 pm »
Pm sent  :happy2:
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Re: Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2011, 12:36:05 pm »
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Re: Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2011, 12:46:32 pm »

Another Mk5golfgti.co.uk Win  :smiley:
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Re: Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2011, 01:04:57 pm »
Hey Matt to the rescue :happy2: You'll get it sorted Andrew don't worry mate  :driver: you'll be back in the drivers seat and enjoying the GTI soon enough.

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Re: Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2011, 07:39:41 pm »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on November 12, 2011, 12:46:32 pm

Another Mk5golfgti.co.uk Win  :smiley:

Bang on! I was saying just that to my wife earlier. For someone like me who has little understanding of the workings of a car this place is priceless.

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Re: Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2011, 07:54:28 pm »
Have you had your other problem sorted yet (warning light)?
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Re: Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2011, 08:30:16 pm »
Quote from: robby on November 12, 2011, 07:54:28 pm
Have you had your other problem sorted yet (warning light)?

No mate, this is part of the process!
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Re: Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2011, 08:44:24 pm »
Will vag com it tomorrow for you first see what comes up if you want  :smiley:
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Re: Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2011, 09:02:00 pm »
Quote from: MAT ED30 on November 12, 2011, 08:44:24 pm
Will vag com it tomorrow for you first see what comes up if you want  :smiley:

Ahhh, cool! I didn't know you had that too :smiley:
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Re: Nightmare fitting new Diverter Valve
« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2011, 09:02:47 pm »
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