Dump valve help

[danbinty]

hey guys was just wondering if the volvo's have any form of dump valve as standard been told thye have a recurcliating 1 on them but if thye have where are thye as we have just fitted 1 to the v70 and it dosent seem very loud at all any help appreciated

[danny-R]

were you not listening when i told you the other night lol? :P

it's bolted onto the turbo with 3 10mm bolts, someone should be along with a pic soon.
if you have a dump valve fitted you will need to undo the 3 bolts and replace with one of these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Forge-Volvo-Turbo-Blanking-Plate_W0QQitemZ170451793271QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_C arsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item27afb7f577

hope this helps, looks nicer every time i see your car

[phil_woods]

If the recirc valve is still in place then that is why it isnt very loud. You will need to buy or make a blanking plate to replace the recirc valve. Forge do one for about 20 quid.
It is a pain in the ass to do though, a real tight squeeze. h2h. good luck

[phil_woods]

you were too quick for me danny lol

[danny-R]

you were too quick for me danny lol


sorry mate :( maybe next time lol

[danny-R]

if you buy the the blanking plate i will do it for you one wednesday night

[cameron]

On the Turbo but not on the car ;)

http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo159/cameron793/recircvalve.jpg

Removed and Blanking Plate in Situ :B_thumb:

http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo159/cameron793/ForgeDV3.jpg

10mm ratchet spanner is your best friend ;)

[danbinty]

ye was listening bud just gets bit confusing that why i was asking for a pic so if you put that blanking plate on does that mean you dont need a dumpvalve just we have cut into the pipes now and fitted 1

[danny-R]

I'm no expert mate but, i think you're dumpvalve's not working because you still have the factory re-circ on. I replaced the re-circ with a blanking plate only, no dumpvalve.
So mine is not actually dumping off , the chattering noise is the turbo blades stalling.
some say this damages/decreases turbo life but i don't care it sounds awesome lol.

best thing you could do is order the plate for around £20 and i will fit it for you.

Do you have a cone filter fitted? this makes a big difference also.

[p fandango]

as Dan said running the factory recirc valve as well as a dump valve will mean you've got both releasing air so the dump valve will be very quiet. I'm not running any valve either :smile:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J85kItoSXY