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Boost leaking on stock diverter valve.

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Lert

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
Ohio
Gti PP DSG. So my stock valve is occasionally getting stuck open after shifting and annoying the hell out of me. Thinking of getting a bov, thoughts or recommendations for plan of action what to purchase etc?

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GTI Jake

GTI Jake

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte, NC
Lert said:
Gti PP DSG. So my stock valve is occasionally getting stuck open after shifting and annoying the hell out of me. Thinking of getting a bov, thoughts or recommendations for plan of action what to purchase etc?

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If it’s at partial throttle that normal. Our ECU uses both the DV and EWG to control boost.

Any aftermarket piece would be a downgrade IMO, but if you feel obligated to spend money the turbosmart recirculating seems to be the best built option
 
seanmcd1

seanmcd1

Autocross Newbie
Location
SC
Definitely waste money on a BOV - get the Turbosmart and report back the changes!
 
SugarMouth

SugarMouth

Drag Race Newbie
Location
Nevada
Turbosmart version "C" plumback is a solid option. The way it seals does not require the opening on the casting to be perfect (which some are not). Turbosmart has been working hard to make their units best on market.

Mine is holding and releasing boost well.
 
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Lert

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
Ohio
SugarMouth said:
Turbosmart version "C" plumback is a solid option. The way it seals does not require the opening on the casting to be perfect (which some are not). Turbosmart has been working hard to make their units best on market.

Mine is holding and releasing boost well.
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Mind posting a link?

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Lert

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
Ohio
Gti jake said:
If it’s at partial throttle that normal. Our ECU uses both the DV and EWG to control boost.

Any aftermarket piece would be a downgrade IMO, but if you feel obligated to spend money the turbosmart recirculating seems to be the best built option
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It's abnormal leak/complete loss on throttle, I'd stick with stock but it doesn't seem to be a big fan of apr 1.

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The Fed

The Fed

Old Guys Rule
Location
Florida
Lert said:
Gti PP DSG. So my stock valve is occasionally getting stuck open after shifting and annoying the hell out of me. Thinking of getting a bov, thoughts or recommendations for plan of action what to purchase etc?

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Under 60,000 miles?
 
GTI Jake

GTI Jake

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte, NC
Lert said:
It's abnormal leak/complete loss on throttle, I'd stick with stock but it doesn't seem to be a big fan of apr 1.

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Definitely an isolated incident, my car has been apr tuned 65k miles with zero issues, and that’s the norm across the board regardless of tune.

If you do decide to go with the turbosmart we all referred you to I can say BMP is a great source to get it from. They also do rewards point towards free stuff
 
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Lert

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
Ohio
Gti jake said:
Definitely an isolated incident, my car has been apr tuned 65k miles with zero issues, and that’s the norm across the board regardless of tune.

If you do decide to go with the turbosmart we all referred you to I can say BMP is a great source to get it from. They also do rewards point towards free stuff
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Yeah I've heard the stock valve usually holds up well but I'm just not so lucky. Easy replace, easy fix and maybe I'll get some more of the fun noises along the way. Having a hard time deciding between split or full recirculation.

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