fitted a dump valve this morning

[stevie69]

i had big plans for removing the recirc valve and making a blanking plate but after about 10 mins this idea was binned.so iv just blanked the pipe of.does this cause any problems?car boosts fine and the dump valve is pretty loud..

[claymore]

the recitc valve relies on the vac pipe to hold it closed under boost, so without it, it wont boost properly

[stevie69]

can anybody give me a template or anything for a blanking plate?i could make them at my work probably..

[claymore]

If you make them, I'd be in the market for one.

[stevie69]

iv got the metal sitting.if you can get me the sizes ill make 2 and you can have one no problem.

[cameron]

Take the recirc off at work and draw round it :B_thumb:

[stevie69]

nah.seems like itll take me forever to get it off.managed to slacken the top 2 but couldnt even see the one at the bottom even when i was lying in a puddle underneath it.

[t5 pete]

it is doable but you will need a rachet spanner to make it a hell of alot easier

[phil_woods]

I only did mine last week and managed to do it all from the top. If u remove the top two bolts you can rotate the recirc to get to the bottom bolt. Do the reverse when fitting the blanking plate.
10mm ratchet spanner is a must!!

[MC_Bob]

Where do you lot get your blanking plates from?

Ta

[Jamest5r]

Where do you lot get your blanking plates from?

Ta

Search on the net mate go for about £20 some clever person will be along soon to post a link:smile:

[p fandango]

LINK (http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=250301&catalog=250301)

[Jamest5r]

Told you, 4 mins Duane nice one, got to be a new record

[p fandango]

Told you, 4 mins Duane nice one, got to be a new record
just to carry on a bit more, heres a link to a cheaper one off fleabay LINK (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Turbo-Blanking-Plate-for-Volvo-Renault_W0QQitemZ270483150993QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3efa0d589 1)

[stevie69]

i give up.slacken the top two then cant get the spanner of.iv been looking everywhere for the sizes of these plates but no joy.any ideas?im going to get a volounteer to fit it once i make it..

[danny-R]

i give up.slacken the top two then cant get the spanner of.iv been looking everywhere for the sizes of these plates but no joy.any ideas?im going to get a volounteer to fit it once i make it..

as said above ^, you will NEED a 10mm wratchet spanner and you can remove it no problem.

i took recirc off and fitted blanking plate about a month ago and i love the sound of it now. strangley i seem to be using more petrol lol

[stevie69]

that was with a ratchet spanner.iv no patience for that kind of thing.sure i can talk my mate into doing it..

[cameron]

I done it without a ratchet spanner, just a good old fashioned ring end spanner, lay on the floor, hand up behind the drive shaft, 1/4 of a turn at a time and bobs your aunt ;)

If you havent got the patience, where do you live?

Pretty sure someone would help from here.

[claymore]

OK, I made a blanking plate this morning.

Step 1
Take off the vac pipes to the recirc valve and waist gate, also undo the clip for the boost pipe and move it out of the way
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/P1112_14-02-10.jpg
Step 2
next slacken the two 10mm bolts using a ratchet spanner.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/P1113_14-02-10.jpg
step 3
next raise the car (following all safety precautions) and from underneath the car, remove this bolt.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/P112301_14-02-10.jpg
Step 4
Once you've got the bottom bolt out, you can remove the two that you slackened earlier
and there you go.
I then looked for something to make the blanking plate out of and came up with this.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/P1143_14-02-10.jpg
a bit of drilling, cutting and grinding latter.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/P1213_14-02-10.jpg

I cut open an old silicone boost pipe connector to make a gasket with, and put it all back together, tested and working fine.

[MC_Bob]

Nice one dude. by the way, you want to change that boost controller for a ball and spring type, that'll just spike, you cant stop them, its just the design..

[claymore]

Nice one dude. by the way, you want to change that boost controller for a ball and spring type, that'll just spike, you cant stop them, its just the design..

I have'nt noticed any boost spikes, tbh it's only cracked open 1 click, just spools up a bit quicker
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/P1602_11-10-09.jpg

[MC_Bob]

Yeah I understand, im just speaking from experience, mines in the garage somewhere collecting dust! Used to spike maybe 3-5psi? Tried everything.