boost gremlins
#1
boost gremlins
Wazup guys.Just took delivery of my 2001 tt 1.8 on friday.The car is in exxelent condition and still standard exept for a k&n cone filter.There is something strange is up with the boost side of things.......It will boost strong from about 2800 rpm all the way to the red line.Change to the next gear,and just like it came it all goes again........no boost at all.You can hear the dump valve working and the turbo boosting cause the car sounds like darth vader............I checked all the hoses for leaks but could find nothing.Any suggestions as to where to start looking........
#3
Re: boost gremlins
Will a stock diverter valve set a CEL if the diaphram is leaking? Since it is an internal leak I am guessing not, however boost pressure will be affected...let me know if I`m on the right track. I`m suspecting mine is leaking...just curious before I remove mine to test it.
#6
Re: boost gremlins
i also think i have a leak....welll im told i have a laek from audi....engine light comes on....sometime....and low boost....low pick up and go....also think im burning more fuel
any help?
any help?
#7
Re: boost gremlins
Ive had my TT for a bit now, and am thinking of getting this done in the spring as it could use more punch Im thinking. I had Revo on my Jetta and loved it, but since AMI was close, was thinking of going APR.
#9
Re: boost gremlins
I had one of these go on my previous Jetta, I started getting cel's and power levels started to flucuate. I've never heard of these fixing themselves, they can be cleaned though. If you look through the 1.8T engine forum on VWvortex you can find a how to. Usually this only delays the inevitable though, I'd replace it.