I had a stage 1 when I got my car then took it to r tech for a remap and the walnut blast and injectors cleaned. It made 350ftlb and 335 bhp, well worth getting the package. Let me know if it solves the issue when its all done.
I have finally found the vacuum leak! I bite the bullet and purchased a smoke machine for the vacuum system and boost system.
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It turned out to be the value cover, it is part of the pcv system. I put the smoke machine in the oil filler hole, and it come out of the pcv hose. I did a youtube short to show it.
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I got that package from r tech and it was brilliant!
So it was the hose the issue or the whole valve cover?I have finally found the vacuum leak! I bite the bullet and purchased a smoke machine for the vacuum system and boost system.
https://amzn.eu/d/5zC85pa
It turned out to be the value cover, it is part of the pcv system. I put the smoke machine in the oil filler hole, and it come out of the pcv hose. I did a youtube short to show it.
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I got that package from r tech and it was brilliant!
It was the whole valve cover. When I put the smoke machine down the intake, smoke was coming from the oil filler. I have ordered a second hand valve cover I'm going to test that with the smoke machine, then I'll give you an update. I'm not saying that is your issue but it is a good idea to test it.
This is how I have come to the conclusion it's the pcv system in the valve cover.Try first to remove the protruding plastic of the oil filler so that the cap sits flat. Maybe there is the leak
So it's not the valve cover gasket because the valve cover itself is prone to delamination inside causing vacuum leaks because the engine will be sucking air that is not measured by the maf sensor causing the fuel trims to be off when the lambda sensor is reading the exhaust then the engine compensates the extra air with extra fuel
The new (to me) one is due to come in the post any day now. When I take it off, I'll also try and get a video smoke testing it, to see where it failed. The pcv system on these cars is so complicated. 
Haave you removed the video?I have finally found the vacuum leak! I bite the bullet and purchased a smoke machine for the vacuum system and boost system.
https://amzn.eu/d/5zC85pa
It turned out to be the value cover, it is part of the pcv system. I put the smoke machine in the oil filler hole, and it come out of the pcv hose. I did a youtube short to show it.
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
I got that package from r tech and it was brilliant!
Thought I'd give an update as I've just spent a small fortune in getting the car ready to pass it's MOT.
So still having the idling issue but not as bad as before, I had to replace the rocker cover gasket as oil was leaking aswell replacing the vacuum hose. Also had a full service done so will report back later if the MPG has improved or not!
So still having the idling issue but not as bad as before, I had to replace the rocker cover gasket as oil was leaking aswell replacing the vacuum hose. Also had a full service done so will report back later if the MPG has improved or not!
Hi Sorry for the delay. well the MPG is probably the same not great! the car has a stage 1 tune on it but on average a full tank is only returning 250 miles and that driving normal.
I have an MK2 Octavia VRS with a K04 Turbo Conversion and that would do at least 280 miles with some spirited driving, the only difference was that the Engine was a EA888 gen 2.
I have an MK2 Octavia VRS with a K04 Turbo Conversion and that would do at least 280 miles with some spirited driving, the only difference was that the Engine was a EA888 gen 2.
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