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[454cid]

Redid valve cover, valve cover gasket, spark plugs, coil harness, changed the air filter, and a few other small things.

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I also ordered the OEM upgraded diverter valve(recirculation valve) which will allow me to run a stage 1+ tune which is a +51hp/+65ftlbs. Resulting in a very fun car.

Since the OEM Trans is a weak point too I will be possibly considering a DSG(dual clutch shiftable automatic) swap. Which can be tuned and is one of VW's best designed transmissions.

Is the divertor vlsve the box on the upper right? Clean valve covers are always nice.

 

[MrPink]

Very cool. I assume they need to be disassbeled and cleaned/re-lubed more often. What's the timeline on that?

Self lubricating brass is used with this kit. But I will check them every other oil change.

Is the divertor vlsve the box on the upper right? Clean valve covers are always nice.

Nope it's not in the picture but it goes jn the intake tube that the air filter box is attached to.

 

[MrPink]

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Fixing oil leaks, deleting emissions ****, replacing plastic coolant flanges. Still a decent amount to do, replace the belt, fill coolant,drain and fill oil, replace the exhaust, do the brakes, repair surface rust on fenders and paint the hood when I get it. I also need to line up getting my tune done but that is down the road.

 

[618 Syndicate]

Self lubricating brass is used with this kit. But I will check them every other oil change.

Nope it's not in the picture but it goes jn the intake tube that the air filter box is attached to.

No vent to atmosphere? I put a traditional BOV on the intake of the 535i that I had, I like the pssshhhhh noise....

 

[MrPink]

No vent to atmosphere? I put a traditional BOV on the intake of the 535i that I had, I like the pssshhhhh noise....

VW's are fickle when it comes to typical VTA style valves. If I was doing a speed density tune or a mafless I'd have done a VTA but alas I am not.

 

[MrPink]

Cleaned my intake, and will be replacing my injector seals and the TB gasket. I have a connector body for the knock sensor. And I should be able to put it all back together.

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[MrPink]

Things are getting closer. The engine bay is wrapped back up. I need to drain and fill the oil and bleed the cooling system but it's back in one cohesive unit.

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Next is brakes, and putting the new exhaust on. Then the final steps is new hood, grille, door panels, tires, and other little bits.