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Thread: SAI and N249 Removal

  1. #51
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    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.
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    I was quoted $790 by VW for a replacement SAI pump. Fortunately it doesn't do anything too important.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by noone View Post
    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...
    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    SAI and N249 Removal

    Removing may not stop the code appearing. At this stage there is no universal solution to the issue.

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by spraycanmansam View Post
    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?
    Sounds good. I'll look into having my mechanic check the area again to see if it's a busted pump/hoses/clogged valve etc. Then depending on cost, look into getting it all deleted.
    2008 Polo GTI, lower honeycomb grills, PD160.

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