DV Question

[nads1_uk]

Quick numpty question.  How do I tell if my DV needs changing?  Is there a guide on how to get to the DV and to check which revision it is, also what's the latest rev and approx cost inc fitting from a dealer?

Cheers

Andy

[Creatz]

you can ask the dealer if there is history of a change,if not it wont be the new revision unless done outside of VW Group
you will see a power difference ifs it knackerd and it sounds louder.
There simple to do on the ED30 as there at the top, on normal GTI, there under neath drivers side,jack up the wheel and you
should be able to get to it.

i think a rev D DV is £70 + fitting

[alexperkins]

If you need a new one, I have a Rev C in perfect working order. Only changing it because I ordered a Rev D by mistake and seems silly not to fit it now I have paid for it 

[Resonance]

Quick numpty question.  How do I tell if my DV needs changing?  Is there a guide on how to get to the DV and to check which revision it is, also what's the latest rev and approx cost inc fitting from a dealer?

Cheers

Andy

A wonderful how to guide has just been posted up by Richwig, click on the link below and it will show you how to check your DV!

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,27003.0.html

Richard

[Creatz]

Quick numpty question.  How do I tell if my DV needs changing?  Is there a guide on how to get to the DV and to check which revision it is, also what's the latest rev and approx cost inc fitting from a dealer?

Cheers

Andy

A wonderful how to guide has just been posted up by Richwig, click on the link below and it will show you how to check your DV!

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,27003.0.html

Richard

For an Edition 30

[nads1_uk]

Is there a how to for a standard gti?

Andy

[OEM+ DUB]

Hi Andy,

I've just changed the DV on my KO3 GTI last weekend (having taken off/refitted the old one the weekend before to check condition/revision).

Very simple to do if you have a 1/4 inch drive ratchet set with plenty of extension bars, a universal joint if you have one and allen head bits.  This is how I approached the job:

1. Slacken O/S/F roadwheel bolts
2. Jack up O/S/F of car and support on an axle stand for safety
3. Remove O/S/F roadwheel
4. Look through the space where the driveshaft passes above the subframe and under the structural wing member (having the bonnet open and a torch is helpful here to light the area).  You should be able to see the DV, held into a verticle metal pipe by three allen headed bolts.
5. Remove the single multiplug by pressing the small tab down and pulling off
6. Use your extension bars and universal joint as necessary to remove the three allen headed bolts - DV should now fall away easily.
7. Replace DV (with new or old if just checking) - it will only fit one way due to a small stud that locates in a hole next to one of the bolt holes- and refit the three allen headed bolts with a drop of threadlock (careful not to overtighten!)
8. Refit roadwheel, remove axle stand and lower to ground (remember to torque up the roadwheel bolts and recover your locking nut key!)

As they say, experience is everything and once you havce done it for the first time you will wonder why you worried!

Steve

[nads1_uk]

Hi Andy,

I've just changed the DV on my KO3 GTI last weekend (having taken off/refitted the old one the weekend before to check condition/revision).

Very simple to do if you have a 1/4 inch drive ratchet set with plenty of extension bars, a universal joint if you have one and allen head bits.  This is how I approached the job:

1. Slacken O/S/F roadwheel bolts
2. Jack up O/S/F of car and support on an axle stand for safety
3. Remove O/S/F roadwheel
4. Look through the space where the driveshaft passes above the subframe and under the structural wing member.  You should be able to see the DV, held into a verticle metal pipe by three allen headed bolts.
5. Remove the single multiplug by pressing the small tab down and pulling off
6. Use your extension bars and universal joint as necessary to remove the three allen headed bolts - DV should now fall away easily.
7. Replace DV (with new or old if just checking) - it will only fit one way due to a small stud that locates in a hole next to one of the bolt holes- and refit the three allen headed bolts with a drop of threadlock (careful not to overtighten!)
8. Refit roadwheel, remove axle stand and lower to ground (remeber to torque up the roadwheel bolts and recover your locking nut key!)

As they say, experience is everything and once you havce done it for the first time you will wonder why you worried!

Steve

Cheers for that mate I might have a look this weekend.

Andy

[OEM+ DUB]

It will definitely be worth the look as I wanted to check mine before spending £50.  When I removed the old one it had 7 small stress tears in the diaphragm (symptoms were a very slight whistling on acceleration and a feeling that performance was not as it should be).

When I changed it for the revision D piston-type the difference was very noticable; smoother acceleration, DSG doesn't drop a cog as much as it was doing (leading to some very aggressive take-offs at roundabouts!), DSG also holds onto the gear for longer and economy has improved.

Overall a very worthwhile investment of time and money!

Steve