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Just about to order all the bits, just wanted to check as it isn't me fitting it that the engine does definitely fit? As its the upgraded one isn't it? No modification needed? Just wanna let mechanic friend know in advance incase there's any issues?

Just ring insurance and ask, what I did. Mine was particularly pitted to the point where I claimed it was dangerous in sunlight (glare was a bit ridiculous). Lady said no ones ever asked that but when I said it'll save me putting a brick through it and after checking with her manager they said no pr...

Ahh brilliant forgot those couple of bits.

Anyone got any opinion on the ContiTech stuff? Thinking of getting all belts through them

Also with water pumps, just make sure I get one with a metal impeller?

Am currently looking at euro with 25% code

Hi all, Was going to do this myself but have literally today just secured myself a new job which will mean I need to move so time is short. It's not really quite to it service interval yet but just want it done so I know it's one less thing to worry about. It's a 2000 afn with almost 150,000 miles. ...

Stab a screw drive through it if its being stubborn. Bit messy though, and obviously removal only......

Not particular budget limited decision, more down to time, and the potential problems, boost hoses letting go/popping off etc. just wouldn't mind a mild step in power, will see how I get on with decat and straight through backbox first. But will be keeping my eye out for a decent pd130 turbo! Thanks...

Hmmm will have to have a think.

Would either of these be more suited to standar intercooler, as fitting a fmic is not something I was planning on doing?

Cool, thanks for the help! Although I'm sure I've seen people saying that bv43 will have more lag, and having seen anyone comment on the pd130 lag? I'm not after making anything mad, but having finally sorted my low power (maf) problem it drives so much better but wouldn't say no to ickle more power...

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Thanks! Sorry just to check this would be the correct model to look for?

Also I guess I would need a pd130 intake pipe as it has the two bolt flange Aswell?

Anyone with an AFN who's done this able to comment on what it's like? With/without remap?

Hi all, Have had a search but can't find a definitive answer. Looking at other upgrades, and seem to remember the pd130 being mentioned for turbo swap? Don't suppose anyone's got part numbers? And the engine codes they came on ? Am I right in thinking its avf, AWX and blb engines? Will it just be a ...

Looks alot better, Boost is keeping closer to requested boost and not dropping off, and the MAF readings are up just over 1000. Drives so much better! Boost Group 10 http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll33/djselliott/Boost_zpse1d31a4f.jpg MAF Group 3 http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll33/djselliot...

Definitely, will do it when it stops raining! Also might be of use to someone, these are all the tabs i currently have open about this issue and possible fixes (links not from this forum). http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a4/VNT-turbo-removal-vanes.htm http://www.myturbodiesel.com/forum/f21/vnt-tu...

Problem solved!! Tried MAF and its feel so much better. Only been for a short drive really, but it feel as though its getting better and better, obviously it hasnt been able to be driven hard for a while so much be clearing alot stuff out. Also haven't done a log yet but i'm interested to see what t...

Thanks. Definitely worth a try!

Ah oops that was a price for maf sensor anyway

Any one who's bought a new one, where did you get it from and how much? Got a quote from vw for £110, but can't remember of that's with or without vat...

Swapping valves over made the car terrible, insanely underpowered and wouldnt rev properly. My valves have got slightly different part numbers so assume they're not identical valves. Scanned it after this and got a MAP sensor code, erased it and swapped valves back around, now the same as it was bef...

Been trying to diagnose my low power issue and decided today to swap them around. Same parts number with the A suffix being the only difference. Ridiculously different, N18 used as N75 produce a ridiculously underpowered car, barely got up a hill near me. It then threw up a MAP sensor code after but...

Right, have now done the vac system simplification (n18 delete) and its still the same, which I suppose is good as I didn't screw up vac system! Also replaced vac line with different pipe as the eBay stuff I got was c squishy.

Am gna go swap the valve over now.

Generic MAF code 00553 popped up when i unplugged it, and yup run worse with it unplugged. I cant hear any boost leaks, will probably start taking off boost hoses and inspecting them, as its kind of hard to spot any whilst running in car. Unless theres a proper way of checking them?!?! As EGR is bla...

Right, unplugged maf definitely made a difference so the maf hasnt completely failed, it just went alot flatter and powerless. Although it did throw up a code so i now know that its at least reporting fault codes correctly. Also went to a nice flat road with a big hill at the end. Booted it along fl...

Ok, will try that a bit later. Dont know anyone with a car to swap maf with, tempted to have a look in local scrappy but obviously no way of knowing if thats duff also! Anyone know where cheapest place would be to get a bosch one from? Also read about someone replacing with a merc one (just the inse...

Nope nothing, thanks for the help by the way.

Really? I know the boost usually overshoots the requested boost value before being settling. But mine drops off under requested after overshooting if that make sense?

Don't know what to try next!

No joy with the filter. Glad its done as its another thing to rule out, and i've got no idea why i avoided it when servicing. Did another bit of logging and created a graph aswell, of a run up to around 4000RPM. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll33/djselliott/motorway_zpsfc0b32ef.jpg The actual v...