I was quoted $790 by VW for a replacement SAI pump. Fortunately it doesn't do anything too important.
Thanks, yeh will do. Just dont want any water getting into the pump which would cost more $ to replace than a hose.
Fingers crossed its just a loose/cracked hose or something similar.
MY2008 VW Polo GTi / GIAC Tune / Forge FMIC / Forge 007 DV / N75 Race / BMC OTA / KW V1 Coilovers / Whiteline Front&Rear Swaybars + Toe-In Shim / Weichers Front&Rear Strut Braces / Full Non-Res Milltek Exhaust / 17" Bora Sport
I was quoted $790 by VW for a replacement SAI pump. Fortunately it doesn't do anything too important.
I did the easy part of this today, removed the VAC system, used the IE plugs.
Went to block off the SAI at the combi-valve, didn't fit...
Left the SAI pump in place, pipes where they are and used the IE resistor to eliminate the flow.
So far so good, I'll wait a few weeks to see if I get a code. Car feels a little torqier, but could be a placebo. Certainly wasn't any worse on startup.
I did this last week. The forge mk4 (2 hole) blanking plate will fit on the top of the combi valve tower - replacing the valve - if you file the bolt holes in the tower a bit bigger. Made a new gasket out of silicone sheet. Works well and looks good and no loss of coolant.
That was a pain to access (with my tools), so I've left the pump i place for the time.
Starting to think my pump or combi was dying, the car is much quieter ad smoother on start up now. Its been a week, daily driving and no code yet (some magic in those IE resistors).
Jmac, when I go to do the block off, where should I clamp to stop the excessive fluid loss? Car will be on jacks.
I'm now getting a CEL for the SAI with error code P4011.
If I go ahead and remove the SAI and combi, will I have any issues with Insurance or roadworthy down the line?
I honestly just want the light gone, and the though of $$$ for my mechanic to troubleshoot it more (popped up 2 months back) or replace the pump is not something I really want to deal with now.
2008 Polo GTI, lower honeycomb grills, PD160.
Removing may not stop the code appearing. At this stage there is no universal solution to the issue.
From what I've seen everyone who's done the emissions delete overseas with compulsory emissions testing has passed.
I can't see it being a big issue re roadworthy, unless they know what they're looking for in the bay?
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