Hi All,
Got my '59 Leon Fr 2.0 TSI MOT'd the other day and was told "the turbo is leaking" but he couldn't tell me where from.. was just an MOT place really so wasn't expecting much. Took it to a VW specialist who have had a good luck at it and advised it's the diverter valve's seals (o-ring/diaphragm) that's leaking. The guy there said you can't get the seals separately so I need a new diverter valve which is £60 + £40 labour to fix, so £100 (inc Vat). I'm happy to pay this as I was half expecting to be told I needed a new Turbo costing many sheets, but wanted to check on here first to get some opinions on this if possible.
I found a thread about this exact thing i.e. EA888 /w K03 Turbo (which is what I believe my engine uses) and Diverter Valve over on the MK5 Golf GTI forums. Not sure if I'm allowed to post URLs in here, but you'll find it as the top result on Google if you search for "mk5 golf gti k03 directer valve how to"
That thread there advises about various revisions of the valve, B (original), and D and G. Goes pretty deep to be honest and don't think they'll be too receptive of me posting on there about my Leon FR..
Just wondered if anyone had any sort of similar experiences and or advice before I lash out and get this done. It doesn't feel down on power - especially with a remap running at around 255BHP - but the general consensus on that thread is that you notice a huge performance increase after replacing the valve.
Any replies or advice is most appreciated.
Got my '59 Leon Fr 2.0 TSI MOT'd the other day and was told "the turbo is leaking" but he couldn't tell me where from.. was just an MOT place really so wasn't expecting much. Took it to a VW specialist who have had a good luck at it and advised it's the diverter valve's seals (o-ring/diaphragm) that's leaking. The guy there said you can't get the seals separately so I need a new diverter valve which is £60 + £40 labour to fix, so £100 (inc Vat). I'm happy to pay this as I was half expecting to be told I needed a new Turbo costing many sheets, but wanted to check on here first to get some opinions on this if possible.
I found a thread about this exact thing i.e. EA888 /w K03 Turbo (which is what I believe my engine uses) and Diverter Valve over on the MK5 Golf GTI forums. Not sure if I'm allowed to post URLs in here, but you'll find it as the top result on Google if you search for "mk5 golf gti k03 directer valve how to"
That thread there advises about various revisions of the valve, B (original), and D and G. Goes pretty deep to be honest and don't think they'll be too receptive of me posting on there about my Leon FR..
Just wondered if anyone had any sort of similar experiences and or advice before I lash out and get this done. It doesn't feel down on power - especially with a remap running at around 255BHP - but the general consensus on that thread is that you notice a huge performance increase after replacing the valve.
Any replies or advice is most appreciated.