VW Dealers have never heard of a 'diverter valve'

[J400uk]

Hmm I'd take anything they say with a pinch of salt, I'm really not a fan of that garage! Citygate might be worth it for a second opinion as they seem to be the best main dealer in the region

[Matthewsimone]

Dv changed today, took me 10 mins to do it from underneath!
Like a different car now as old one was torn to bits
Very very happy for around £40 

[Georrge]

Dv changed today, took me 10 mins to do it from underneath!
Like a different car now as old one was torn to bits
Very very happy for around £40 

What one did you go for? The revision G or the revision D? I'm tempted just to get the revision G and swap it anyway, regardless of if mine has torn or not, because if it hasn't yet, it's only a matter of time 

[Matthewsimone]

Went for revision G mate but the torn one i removed was also a rev G so they certainly not bullet proof! My car is and always has been standard too!

[Georrge]

Alright cheers, i suppose it's something that should be checked once a year or something haha! Did you notice a slightly louder noise with the G compared to the original DV?

[Matthewsimone]

Alright cheers, i suppose it's something that should be checked once a year or something haha! Did you notice a slightly louder noise with the G compared to the original DV?

Sounds the same to me just goes like fook now 
Im going to order a spare and check it every 6 months as only a 15 min job, took me longer to jack the car up and axel stand etc than it did to change the valve

[lukemk5gti]

Got the price from the dealer there but I really don't think my DV is gone so I don't fancy spending €50 unless I need to.

Don't suppose I can check my revision or for tears in the rubber without removing it is there?

Although after taking a look at 'Matthewsimone ' comment if it's only a 10 min job I might just go for it.

I imagine I can remove and check for damage and then put it back in if there is nothing wrong yes?

[Matthewsimone]

Certainly could just pop it back in if nothing wrong with it then just order one!
Only reason i bought one is that my car is a 1 owner example and he told me its deffinately never been changed so thought sod it il just change it as 7 years old anyway, glad i did!
Maybe you have a boost leak?
Good opportunity to check intercooler pipes too while your under there!

Il be checking my DV every 6 months from now on as old one was in a mess!

[Georrge]

Had a nightmare with these dealers.. check out this post 

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,87567.msg891384.html#msg891384