Well I managed to fit my 2 valves today as they arrived from Vagparts....What can I say My ride has been transformed further!!
Well after research I decided to go through the "Fitting it from above" channel and yes my hands have suffered a war but well well worth it.
It took me 2 1/2hrs as I had to clean off some oily pipes, The main pipe that goes into the turbo was loose which I suspect was my problem regarding the lack of turbo power. Apart from my nosey neighbour and his stammer making a "quick word" into 20mins conversation everything went pretty well. I now know why small hands are required as it was ****** awkward (ouch).
Ive heard all sorts of results both good and crap with these N75J valves and I can say, so far so good.
So what did i benefit.....
Well soon as I started the motor, It was making some funky Clicking noises, Few High Pitched frequency noises then the idle went a little weird but 20 seconds or so it sounded normal again - Phew!!!!!!
Then Soon as I gave it a rev before reversing off my drive, Something felt different. - I read on some posts that just this Valve makes your car feel alot smoother in Acceleration, Gear changes etc which I thought was strange as how could a Valve do this....weird BUT very true, Soon as I rev'd it, It felt better, Sounded different too.
Anyway Took it for a Spin and Wow, I was gobsmacked, Why didnt I do this from the word GO, The 1st and 2nd gear was well noticabley better then 3rd -Oh my gosh, was transformed too.
Basically Folks, If you have the opportunity to upgrade your valves then Do it, Best £70 odd ive ever spent, Works well with my remap.
One thing I did find that the old valve which I took off was already a 710N but I still replaced it whilst everything was off. The N75 does face the opposite way which was a little b**ch with fitting the pipes back on.
The turbo is giving off a lovely note now, Not too loud though and has a nice discreet Suction noise.
Put it this way, Im well chuffed as you might have already worked out. The drive is alot smoother, Sounds smoother too. Even the between gear changes are better and low rev turbo response is alot sharper. Dont do the odd "frog hop" anymore either.
If anyone needs advice on how to fit yours I can give you a break down.
A Big:icon_thumright: Defo upgrade that you 4ringers should think about.
Ill shut up waffling on now.
Well after research I decided to go through the "Fitting it from above" channel and yes my hands have suffered a war but well well worth it.
It took me 2 1/2hrs as I had to clean off some oily pipes, The main pipe that goes into the turbo was loose which I suspect was my problem regarding the lack of turbo power. Apart from my nosey neighbour and his stammer making a "quick word" into 20mins conversation everything went pretty well. I now know why small hands are required as it was ****** awkward (ouch).
Ive heard all sorts of results both good and crap with these N75J valves and I can say, so far so good.
So what did i benefit.....
Well soon as I started the motor, It was making some funky Clicking noises, Few High Pitched frequency noises then the idle went a little weird but 20 seconds or so it sounded normal again - Phew!!!!!!
Then Soon as I gave it a rev before reversing off my drive, Something felt different. - I read on some posts that just this Valve makes your car feel alot smoother in Acceleration, Gear changes etc which I thought was strange as how could a Valve do this....weird BUT very true, Soon as I rev'd it, It felt better, Sounded different too.
Anyway Took it for a Spin and Wow, I was gobsmacked, Why didnt I do this from the word GO, The 1st and 2nd gear was well noticabley better then 3rd -Oh my gosh, was transformed too.
Basically Folks, If you have the opportunity to upgrade your valves then Do it, Best £70 odd ive ever spent, Works well with my remap.
One thing I did find that the old valve which I took off was already a 710N but I still replaced it whilst everything was off. The N75 does face the opposite way which was a little b**ch with fitting the pipes back on.
The turbo is giving off a lovely note now, Not too loud though and has a nice discreet Suction noise.
Put it this way, Im well chuffed as you might have already worked out. The drive is alot smoother, Sounds smoother too. Even the between gear changes are better and low rev turbo response is alot sharper. Dont do the odd "frog hop" anymore either.
If anyone needs advice on how to fit yours I can give you a break down.
A Big:icon_thumright: Defo upgrade that you 4ringers should think about.
Ill shut up waffling on now.