VRS#483

I received the email about a week after I was hit from behind. I'm still going to sign up though. This is the first claim I've ever dealt with and it's such a ball-ache. I went with my insurer's recommended repairer (Lookers Vauxhall) and they've been shabby from day one. 2 visits later, the 2nd due to unsatisfactory repair work, they've had my car for 5 weeks in total so far and I've been left with a crappy 1.2 diesel Corsa to see me through a 30mile round trip 5 days a week. I miss my vRS so much Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

Keep an eye on your fluid level when winding it in too Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2

Clockwise. It'll be tight, but be patient. Use a spanner for extra leverage if you have to as the t-bar that comes with most kits aren't up to the task Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2

Well, got the actuator replaced for 180 all in. The diaphragm had split, therefore loss of vacuum and limited/non existent boost. It's been a week since it was replaced but the boost still seems to be inconsistent, ie. Hesitant at low range, none or plenty of boost in higher gears, louder noises than normal. I'm stumped Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2

If its the actuator that's faulty on my turbo am I to expect any boost at all? I drove into work this morning and I swear it had a good poke...perhaps I'm imagining things, it is stupidly early in the morning!

Yep, incl VAT!

Just been quoted £316 from a Skoda dealer

Found this for a ton: http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/vw-2-0-16v-tdi-common-rail-vacuum-actuator-for-cbaa-cbab.html But if you give the dealer the part number they'll get em in. I'm still waiting for a quote on mine Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2

Yes, I think so. I have one but don't know how to use it on this procedure just yet

Found this. Good start http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/vw-2-0-16v-tdi-common-rail-vacuum-actuator-for-cbaa-cbab.html

I was talking to a local VAG specialist about this problem for a 2nd opinion but he wouldn't accept it as being just the actuator. He said "Nope, actuator's fine. It's the dpf. It's common problem, as we have four in already with the same fault. Gonna be expensive I'm afraid though." This was the same bloke who tried to convince me that both door mirror indicators needed replacing during last year's service...I declined and found they both worked fine on the way home. Robbin' get!

Cheers, Dallan. What was the damage in the end? ...(to your wallet, I mean)

Dallan, can I ask where yoy got your kit from?

Oh, well I can sack off fitting it myself then I've looked into the procedure and I wouldn't stand a chance!! Besides, I don't have VCDS (yet).

Cheers. Nice one. The sensor/actuator would be my next option if the cleanout didn't work. That way it'll be a bonus if I can fix it without lifting a spanner, if it isn't fixed then at least its been cleaned out anyway. I've already made a note of this kit; I've seen it for 135 on eBay (WIN) but I don't have a penny's worth of knowledge on how to fit it (LOSE!). Could I be putting the car at risk if I drive it in its current state? I also know nowt about extended warranties...are they worth looking into??