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Sep 21st, 2012, 17:39 | #1 |
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Turbo governor - possible cheaper replacement
After reading this thread I decided to order up a 'vacuum modulator' from a VW/Audi application to see if it would indeed fit.
I don't know if my own governor is shot, but after 10 years and 230k miles it's probably past it's best - and for the cost involved I thought it worth a shot. I ordered this part from GSF and used the code 'offer10' to get 10% discount. The part arrived next day at a cost of £32.82 all in. I believe the Volvo part is in the £150+ region, so that's what makes this look like a worthwhile exercise. On first inspection it looks very much like the Volvo part (I can't make a direct comparison until I have the original removed). One primary difference is that it does not have the 'filter' over the exhaust/inlet, but I figure I can probably swap that part over. The other (pretty crucial) difference is that the electrical connection seems to be some kind of VAG/Bosch thing and not what Volvo use. This will slow things up but won't stop the project. I intend to visit the scrappies at the weekend to see if I can plunder the appropriate connector, failing that I have found one online supplier so far - but it looks a bit expensive for what it is. I'll update as and when I make progress. Pics of the item received today:
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Sep 21st, 2012, 18:00 | #2 |
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i do hope it works as that is a very good saving, as long as at the outport you get 25hg at idle and that figure changes when the throttle is applied for £33 its worth a punt
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I love threads like that "Beating the system" is a great hobby of mine
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All fuellprep equipment is bosch on these volvo's
I needed last year a few new connectors for the fuelpump and railpressure regulator Your local Boschservice will have them |
Sep 22nd, 2012, 08:17 | #7 |
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I had another look at the GSF website and it looks like this part would be a direct fit, albeit the price is £85.20.
I'll persist with the one I have, as a £50 price differential is worth a wee bit of wiring adaptation. I'm not likely to get to the scrappy until tomorrow, so no progress likely until then at the earliest.
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Nov 5th, 2012, 14:29 | #8 |
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D5 turbo governor
Hi
I'm new to this forum but this thread has worked. Following your clear links the part from GSF is the exact same number as the volvo original, not the makers number but piedburgs part number. Replacing this on my S60 d5 has made the car much smoother in the rev range. Have just filled the tank to full and will report back with mpg findings. Previous to this replacement I was getting 38-40mpg average. for the price difference of nearly £120 for Volvos part to the one from GSF this is a bargin. Thanks again for you post. |
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Did you use the more expensive part with the proper connector, or make up a lead? FWIW my car is still going well (much better than before this fix), but I haven't used it enough to make a decent judgement on improvement in economy (or not).
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Have also noticed the tick over to be smoother. Previous to the replaced governor I thought my rear engine pad was leaky. Reason for this was when I disconnected it and plugged the tube the engine sound changed, with new govenor fitted it makes no difference at all and the vibration felt on tick over before inside the car has now gone. Obviously the governor was leaking air somehow. Have done 130 miles of urban type driving and fuel gauge has not moved like it would have done before. Will only know true figure when I next fill up, but it looks promising. Silly question but what does FWIW mean? Cheers |
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