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Offline Dal

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Lack of boost
« on: July 16, 2013, 06:22:41 pm »
Hi. The boost seems to have dropped on my GTI. I had the diverter valve checked at a dealer and he said it was fine. However he also said that they had never seen a problem with these valves and that it was just forum hysteria. I'm guessing he was talking crap. Does anyone have any other suggestions as to why the power is down?
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Re: Lack of boost
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2013, 10:23:10 pm »
Could be an intercooler pipe has disconnected.
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Re: Lack of boost
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2013, 10:29:49 pm »
Thanks for the advice, I'll check that out tomorrow  :happy2:
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Re: Lack of boost
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2013, 03:42:51 pm »
Quote from: Dal on July 16, 2013, 06:22:41 pm
Hi. The boost seems to have dropped on my GTI. I had the diverter valve checked at a dealer and he said it was fine. However he also said that they had never seen a problem with these valves and that it was just forum hysteria. I'm guessing he was talking crap. Does anyone have any other suggestions as to why the power is down?
Cheers

It is certainly not forum hysteria! The OE Diaphragm valve splits after a very short lifecycle. The replacement plastic valve doesn't split but by design even when new, leaks boost. Luckily there is a now a solution to this problem from GFB. They have just released (as of last night I was the first uk dealer briefed on this new product) a patented replacement valve that keeps all the advantages of  solenoid operation but will last indefinitely and hold as much boost as you throw at it.

I'm hoping someone would like to try one of these valves free of charge and report on the outcome?


At the risk of having this post removed here is a link to a page with more information on the new valve.

http://www.balancemotorsport.co.uk/main.asp?sitepages=GFBPlusVAGTSIFSI

thanks
Julian
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Re: Lack of boost
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2013, 08:19:25 pm »

1st volunteer here!!!  :laugh:
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Re: Lack of boost
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2013, 08:20:35 pm »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on July 17, 2013, 08:19:25 pm

1st volunteer here!!!  :laugh:

If it helps Ive had a WALK & Bump steer kit from you in the past  :innocent:   haha
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Re: Lack of boost
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2013, 08:46:15 pm »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on July 17, 2013, 08:20:35 pm
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on July 17, 2013, 08:19:25 pm

1st volunteer here!!!  :laugh:

If it helps Ive had a WALK & Bump steer kit from you in the past  :innocent:   haha



Yes! That will defo help.    :laugh:  he also drove it once as well I seem to remember, so as long as this valve won't turn to dust for lack of use, Mike would be a great test mule.
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Re: Lack of boost
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2013, 08:55:06 pm »

Chortle  :grin:

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Re: Lack of boost
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2013, 10:16:48 pm »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on July 17, 2013, 08:19:25 pm

1st volunteer here!!!  :laugh:

Excellent! please can you drop me an email and I will get one to you . Please email the address on my homepage
They reckon this valve will last a lifetime - the "new"  factory plastic one leaks so badly you can blow past the seal. Finally an aftermarket part for those into tuning and performance and those who just want longer life and lower cost who don't want to "modify" their car. This is the dumpvalve equivalent of a cotton gauze airfilter!
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Re: Lack of boost
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2013, 10:32:57 pm »


Email inbound.  Julian is it?
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Re: Lack of boost
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2013, 11:37:25 pm »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on July 17, 2013, 10:32:57 pm


Email inbound.  Julian is it?

yes indeed. 10 years next year, and still just moi doing everything (looks for headbanging smiley)
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Re: Lack of boost
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2013, 11:44:03 pm »
Is there any indication of price for the valve?
I'd be very interested to try one out. I've recently changed my DV from the rubber diaphragm variety to the newer 'G' and
believe throttle response has become less crisp with the new valve. Perhaps this new addition is the long term answer.
Look forward to seeing a review at least.
PR
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Re: Lack of boost
« Reply #12 on: July 18, 2013, 05:09:03 pm »
Hi
yes £97.80 inc - £104.99 delivered.
http://www.balancemotorsport.co.uk/products.asp?recnumber=133090
thanks
Julian
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Re: Lack of boost
« Reply #13 on: July 18, 2013, 05:23:54 pm »
Is it the same for the Edition30?
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Re: Lack of boost
« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2013, 05:31:29 pm »
Interesting.  :popcornsoda:
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