Jim's Polo GTI 1.8T

[GLIDN]

honestly, I would not bother with a Forge DV on the 1.8T. Just get an OEM 710N (225hp Audi S3 DV) no ongoing maintance and ours has held up for almost 100000km's.

As for the fluttering sound.

I only just recently found out these motor's have the trouble of turbo bolts coming loose. I'm guessing you have a 2007 version?
I had a guy over here in NZ with the same issue. Ended up replacing the turbo bolts and gaskets. (manifold to Turbo) will confirm in the next day or two when I see him again.

I can't point to this being the solution, but could be something to look at?

Good luck with this, let us know when a resolution has been found?

[cal tdi]

You'll have to let me know what that poorboys stuff is like bud!?
Definitely going to have to invest in the next month or so when I find my new motor. RIP trusty mk5.
Tom, ben - so your both Beemer boys now??

[NotNormal]

You'll have to let me know what that poorboys stuff is like bud!?
Definitely going to have to invest in the next month or so when I find my new motor. RIP trusty mk5.
Tom, ben - so your both Beemer boys now??

Yes bud, I'm on my second 335d coupe - loving it, ticks all the boxes for me :D

[jimlad09]

honestly, I would not bother with a Forge DV on the 1.8T. Just get an OEM 710N (225hp Audi S3 DV) no ongoing maintance and ours has held up for almost 100000km's.

As for the fluttering sound.

I only just recently found out these motor's have the trouble of turbo bolts coming loose. I'm guessing you have a 2007 version?
I had a guy over here in NZ with the same issue. Ended up replacing the turbo bolts and gaskets. (manifold to Turbo) will confirm in the next day or two when I see him again.

I can't point to this being the solution, but could be something to look at?

Good luck with this, let us know when a resolution has been found?

Hello GLIDN, I've only just started posting after a while off and im happy to say that the bailey DV was infact working fine and the noise was, as you've pointed out the bolts coming loose causing a gasket to slip slightly. This gap was allowing the escape of air and causing this fluttering noise. Sounds like you've got a similar problem, the resolution was to drop the turbo and associated components, locate the leaky seal and replace. Touch wood so far no reoccurances!

Thanks for the heads up on the audi DV tho, useful to know! Where abouts in NZ you based?

You'll have to let me know what that poorboys stuff is like bud!?
Definitely going to have to invest in the next month or so when I find my new motor. RIP trusty mk5.
Tom, ben - so your both Beemer boys now??

Yeah cal im having a saturday morning when im back from jet setting down the workshop to get it washed, sealed and waxed

You'll have to let me know what that poorboys stuff is like bud!?
Definitely going to have to invest in the next month or so when I find my new motor. RIP trusty mk5.
Tom, ben - so your both Beemer boys now??

Yes bud, I'm on my second 335d coupe - loving it, ticks all the boxes for me :D

remapped tho...would tick my box 

[GLIDN]

I'm in Auckland,

Yeah will be interesting to see if the two polo's had the same issue about the leaking gasket.


still enjoying the car?

[NotNormal]

remapped tho...would tick my box 

340bhp - 510lbs/ft ...... it certainly does :D

[jimlad09]

I'm in Auckland,

Yeah will be interesting to see if the two polo's had the same issue about the leaking gasket.


still enjoying the car?

Ah nice I work with a guy from Auckland. Yeah drop me a line when you find out, I know mine was running too much boost after the remap. Unfortunately as it was under warranty still the dealership simply wound in the actuator effectively killing the boost. Took alot of time and effort to get it rebalanced. And yeah love it, like a little go kart. Have started looking for a replacement but il struggle to part with her!

remapped tho...would tick my box 

340bhp - 510lbs/ft ...... it certainly does :D

you know what your problem is? your all torque....sorry couldnt resist