1.8t not boosting

[Jasonbill]

Hello everyone...my golf 1.8t auq stock standard does not boost and if I drive it like normal there is slight hesitation over 3k revs and if I floor it there is heavy hesitation and it feel like something is holding the car back...it idles fine just that holding back with hesitation...i have changed the pic valve plus the breather pipes as well...i have a suspicion feeling about the throttle to intercooler hose if it's collapsing

[dcmk4]

The pipe between intercooler and throttlebody would be pressurized so the only way that would be collapsing is if the turbo is not building any boost and somehow it is under a serious vacuum.
The easiest way to diagonose it would be to scan for codes to be fair.

Could be fueling, boost leak, misfire and the list goes on.

[Jasonbill]

Ok thanx will find someone that can do a scan

[PapaJo]

Waste gate stuck open??

[Jasonbill]

I have pulled on the what I think is the watse gate rod and I think it's close...coz I need to pull very hard to move it

[Jasonbill]

How can I test the n75 valve

[dcmk4]

How can I test the n75 valve

A simple test would be to unplug it and see if there's any changes in behaviour of the car.
However based on what you said, unless the N75 is stuck closed and the car is overboosting then going into limp it wouldn't cause the issues mentioned.

If they go bad they generally stop cycling and the car will run at wastegate pressure which is not much and make minimal boost.
You can also toggle it with 12v power and listen for a clicking sound to test the solenoid.

[Jasonbill]

Thanx I'll check the n75 over the wkend with 12v battery...can a fuel pump coz the same symptoms also

[dcmk4]

It could be the fuel pump if it is dying and not supplying enough pressure. Also have a look at the fuel filter and see if it looks old, consider changing it.

[Jasonbill]

Ok...when I lifted the back seat where the fuel pump is...i noticed there is only 1 srew in on the cover where the pump is...looks like somebody already worked on the pump before...

[Jasonbill]

Oh sorry...yes I changed the fuel filter already and car still the same

[missioner]

Jason

You need more information than what you can ascertain on your own to solve your cars problems.

1. EML is is on?
2. What is the actual boost pressure?
3. Fuel pressure under driving conditions.
4. Fault codes?
5. No other mechanical faults, like a slipping clutch?
6. Check valve timing.
7. Physical turbo inspection.

All of these things need answers in order to find the fault with your car, most of them require some type of tool or equipment to get that info for you.

If you are prepared to make or buy the tools then good for you, knowledge is at your fingertips.

If not, I then suggest that the car go to someone who has invested in the diagnostic equipment that will help get to the heart of the problem.

You didn't say where you are, we could suggest a decent service provider that can help you return all those missing ponies to where they belong.

[Jasonbill]

Hello missioner I'm from knysna...and the mechs here are useless...they don't even know what a smoke test or pressure test is...and thanx for the info...ill see if I can take the car maybe to someone in George

[missioner]

Hello missioner I'm from knysna...and the mechs here are useless...they don't even know what a smoke test or pressure test is...and thanx for the info...ill see if I can take the car maybe to someone in George

Contact Thanas on the forum.

1st he's a genius with 1.8 20VT motors and 2nd he's based in Capetown, not so far.

Ask him if he has someone close to you he can work with or if it's better to get the car to him.

[Jasonbill]

Hello guy's...just an update...tried my friends fuel pump and the car drives fine with no jerk or holding back...so I'm gona buy a new pump in the week...thanx for all the advise

[ZiF_k]

Hello guy's...just an update...tried my friends fuel pump and the car drives fine with no jerk or holding back...so I'm gona buy a new pump in the week...thanx for all the advise

Look at getting an upgraded pump instead of getting a stock pump.

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[Jasonbill]

Like what...coz I was about to go to goldwagen for a pump...tips please

[ZiF_k]

Like what...coz I was about to go to goldwagen for a pump...tips please

I've bought a Walbro pump from import parts for less than 2k. Slight mod needed on the fuel basket but works properly.

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[Jasonbill]

Ok thanx

[Jasonbill]

Last update guy's...could not find a good upgraded fuel pump only bosch...fitted it earlier...car has no more problems...boost is there now...thanx again for all the advise