I changed my DV for a Forge item the other day when i had the car chipped and found/observed a few things:
1. The OE DV spring was so weak that i could activate it by just a light push with my finger ( could push the valve all the way in), could only just unseat the Forge unit.
2. I found the boost pipes quite oily inside, is this normal, i have read a few threads/topics that say it is, but have also read some that say its bad ?
3. Those bastard clips that Vw use to hold the pipes on are a nightmare to get off, ended up using my dremel with a cutoff wheel.
4. Someone had previously replaced a clip with a hoseclip on the car but the screw head area of the hoseclip had been rubbing against one of the boost pipes and has worn quite a gouge out of the pipe, not all the way through though but i guess this is now a weak spot in the system, should i replace the pipes, if so can you suggest a aftermarket kit or just OE replacements?
5. Its a very easy job to do once you get the bellypan off and deal with those bloody clips, i would say anyone could do it, so don't waste your money getting someone to fit it for you, get your hands dirty.3
Makes a nice sound now when it dumps the boost.
Thanks
Peter
1. The OE DV spring was so weak that i could activate it by just a light push with my finger ( could push the valve all the way in), could only just unseat the Forge unit.
2. I found the boost pipes quite oily inside, is this normal, i have read a few threads/topics that say it is, but have also read some that say its bad ?
3. Those bastard clips that Vw use to hold the pipes on are a nightmare to get off, ended up using my dremel with a cutoff wheel.
4. Someone had previously replaced a clip with a hoseclip on the car but the screw head area of the hoseclip had been rubbing against one of the boost pipes and has worn quite a gouge out of the pipe, not all the way through though but i guess this is now a weak spot in the system, should i replace the pipes, if so can you suggest a aftermarket kit or just OE replacements?
5. Its a very easy job to do once you get the bellypan off and deal with those bloody clips, i would say anyone could do it, so don't waste your money getting someone to fit it for you, get your hands dirty.3
Makes a nice sound now when it dumps the boost.
Thanks
Peter