Dump Valve/recirc valve?

[Jinx]

Hi All, I've heard on the grape vine that the above valve on my A3 1.8T is probably faulty and has been naff since the time it was born! I was also told that the original one (bosch i think) has been update recently because of its short life span (different make too)

Can anybody shed any light on this?
I didn't have the car from new so wouldn't no any better really! It a 97 P if thats any help.

Cheers Jinx

P.S. not looking to fit aftermarket one tho.

 

[kenny15]

just brought the update diverter valve a few day ago and it cost £20 it can be fixed under 10 mins ,but make sure the engine is cold or you will burn yourself

 

[DaveCav]

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but make sure the engine is cold or you will burn yourself

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Trial and error /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Administrators]

Group Buy on the AmD Viper valves currently here

 

[kenny15]

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Trial and error /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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so true as it was the rubber hoses that was hot /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Jinx]

Hi

Kenny you wouldn't by any chance have the part code?

How will i know that i'm getting to newer version?

Cheers Jinx
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[kenny15]

Jinx,
The part code for the diverter valve is 06A 145 710N.
Have a look at your old valve and the last letter of the code will be lower than N.

hope this help
Kenny

 

[Jinx]

Cheers for that part finally came late last week and car feels great!

Bits needed were

medium flat screw diver
2x 22 - 30mm jubilee clip ( size 1A )
10 mins max

Cheers everyone

Jinx