MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: s4lek on June 17, 2010, 04:40:26 pm
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Hi does anyone know how to replace a dv , and if so is it a diy job for less technically minded person and also where abouts is it actually located.
or does it need to go ito a garage.
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on what car pal? GTI or ED30
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It depends on the car. IIRC standard GTI cars, it's in a near-impossible place to reach. On Edition 30 cars, it's a bit easier to reach.
I'm sure someone will come along with a how-to guide!
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The regular GTI isn't to bad but the car needs to be on a ramp really, ED30 is a doddle :smiley:
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i did mine when it was on axle stands when i fitted the forge spacer. It was awkward but do-able.
when i removed the forge spacer, due to its chav sound, i did it on ramps and it took probably less than half of that. still insanely awkward.
Mines k03 BTW
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Hi it's a gti. I've got no chance of putting it on a ramp at home, so best to get it
booked in soon, the part itself is quite resonably priced but the people at Vw really do get away with daylight robbery when it
comes to fitting.
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dont pay anyone to do it in a dealership. go to a small independent garage and it sholdnt cost any more than £20 to get fitted. all they have to do is remove the cover from under the engine(2 minutes) and remove and replace the DV(only 3 bolts, just awkward to reach)
on a ramp id say 1/2 hour start to finish, and no more
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I've already booked it in at the Vw , so I'll pick the part up instead and get someone independant to do it,
I've also got a pcv (pressure valve ) that needs replacing , Ill probably have a go my self in doing that job as I've been told it fits below the panel filter and takes roughly about 20 minutes.
Thanks for all the info guys, really appreciated.
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You could do it on Axle Stands (i did mine on a Jack the first time :signLOL:)
As Sy said it's easy to do just awkward due to its location.
I can do it on Axle Stands in about 30-40mins.
Where are you located?
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I'm in Shropshire. Once I've got the items in hand , I'll make an attempt next weekend
depending on the weather.
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If you need help pm me near the time and I'll talk you through it :happy2:
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once you locate it (from underneath, bhind the engine drivers side, on the turbo) it is self explanatory. take bolts out, put new DV on, replace bolts, and tighten evenly.
also let the car cool down for plenty of time. it really hurts when you dont :ashamed:
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Will definatly take you up on that if I have any probs,
cheers once again.
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I've also got a pcv (pressure valve ) that needs replacing , Ill probably have a go my self in doing that job as I've been told it fits below the panel filter and takes roughly about 20 minutes.
The toughest part of that pcv renewal will be taking off the engine cover.
I start at the right rear of the engine cover. You will need to pull and swear to get it off if it hasn't been off before or the grommets weren't lubed when it was put back at the last service.
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Hey lads think my dump valve is perished 2 as it seems more and more gutless as time goes by i have a 06 plate gti bog standard... any idea were i can get a replacement????
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VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat
Your looking around the £45-50 mark and they are on revision D now which no longer has a rubber diaphragm
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ok cheers dude :happy2:
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This is the Part No.
06H 145 710 D
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wicked cheers dude :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:
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any1 have any idea wot this looks like ??
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http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/tfsidiverters.htm
the D revision is at the bottom
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yep thats wot iv jus bought cheers dude :happy2: :happy2:
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The engine undertray doesn't need to come off, just pop it up on axle stands and you can reach the bolts from underneath IIRC agree its about a 40 min job, the worst part when i replaced mine was removing the electrical connector which was a bitch to get off, otherwise not too bad. I did it all from underneath as I have an ITG CAI fitted and couldn't be bothered to remove it.
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to do it from underneath you need the undertray off, I have had mine off twice, and cant imagine any other way of getting it off, unles you remove the wheel and go in through the arch
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cheers for the advice lads.... i fitted it fridy at work on our coach inspection ramp took about 40-45mins i would say....although i couldnt find nothing wrong with the old 1 it definately seems more responsive agen :happy2:
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Dealers is about the best for the OEM DV :happy2:
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I have a BSH d.v relocation kit for sale if interested. Makes getting to your D.V way easier plus better performance.
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I have a BSH d.v relocation kit for sale if interested. Makes getting to your D.V way easier plus better performance.
I Agree it makes it easier to get to. But as for Performance it does absolutely naff all :confused: :confused:
I have a DV Relocation kit on mine and there was no difference at all in performance before & after. The only time a DV will alter performance is if it's knackered.