JD Westy 10 Posted April 1, 2016 So get the dreaded text of the Mrs today ring me when you can ! So I ring " whats up ? " I ask " Cars gone with a bang and burning smell " Oh happy days come home to find the Intake Damper on the drive !! Any pointers as to new Intake Dampers ? There are a few diferent sources on E-Bay and perhaps more importantly any ideas why it exploded on start up today ? Had no issues with the engine whatsoever until today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted April 1, 2016 I got mine from vw not too long ago. Was something like £22. Have heard of it happening before. I think they just get old and brittle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkR 11 Posted April 1, 2016 Same happened to mine a couple of years ago. I think it was just brittle, as the car has been fine since it was replaced. As Jim says they are readily available from VW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 1, 2016 Is this the throttle body damper you're talking about? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD Westy 10 Posted April 1, 2016 Can't see it mate , good to know VW may have them at £22 the e-bay ones are £50 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD Westy 10 Posted April 1, 2016 http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK3-VR6-AAA-Engine-Breather-PCV-Valve-Diaphragm-021-133-429-A-UK-Seller-/151074531815 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 1, 2016 Ah not what I was thinking about then. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted April 2, 2016 What does this actually do ? Mines been snapped for years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted April 2, 2016 It controls the air and fuel between throttle and idle I think ? The gases can sometimes build up to such a rate it explodes and when it does its loud ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted April 2, 2016 Hmm at least ill be prepared if it bangs then , ill pit it on the list of things to do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD Westy 10 Posted April 2, 2016 It controls the air and fuel between throttle and idle I think ? The gases can sometimes build up to such a rate it explodes and when it does its loud ! That must be what happened yesterday as the only part still in one piece is the bit with a metal covering with the part no. on . Engine starts but won't run so I,m hoping a new one will be the fix and there isn't anything more sinister afoot ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted April 2, 2016 I wouldn't have thought so no Westy. Just check all the vacuum hoses around it to make sure they are tight and no holes or splits . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD Westy 10 Posted April 2, 2016 Good to know Rob I,ll try local dealer for part on Monday and see where I get 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted April 2, 2016 You can blank it off and it should run. I run mine for a while without it. Just need to connect the pipes up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD Westy 10 Posted April 5, 2016 So Jim is correct VW still carry this part £44 inc vat they had 7 left so make that 6 now , I collect tomorrow so hopefully my VR will be full of life again ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted April 5, 2016 Crikey, they don't half put the prices up fast! Was about 6months ago i bought mine and looks to have doubled in price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD Westy 10 Posted April 6, 2016 And we're back in.l business of out for a cruise to celebrate thanks for advise fellas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted April 6, 2016 Glad you sorted it . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
