Part 2 Vauxhall Astra VXR Mk5 Recirculation Valve Turbo Vacuum Issue

[@sagraf6900]

Ha ha that's amazing, I had even other mix in my vxr. Hose from recirculation valve goes to Turbo control unit solenoid and this one from Vacuum control solenoid valve was going to the back of the turbo. I found technical drawing and you guys 100% correct. Thank you guys

[@MattDarez]

Will be checking my car at some point. I got a lag in power after I took my car to the garage to get a new turbo fitted. I wonder if they fitted the hoses wrong as well. Buzzing to find out

[@shaundolphin]

Brill Video as always, Do the Crossover Pipe Delete, Your heating cold air going over the top of the engine into the intake.

[@mrman17]

Thankfully there are still some helpful, sensible people left here in the KZbin comments!

[@retrorestore]

Yes, it's refreshing to see.

[@WestYorkshireGuy1]

Martin it's called the boost control solenoid. BCS. Common failure on the 1.9cdti too. Causes overboost and limp mode when faulty.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks bud, good info again. Cheers Martin

[@cocopopchav]

Good to see a part 2 and have the lag sorted. Sounds and runs how it should now. No more what we call "Turkey noise". Most local so called garages even vauxhall don't have a clue when they look at VXRs. If you are looking for the VXR specialists: Courtney Sport Wg Motorworks Rabbid Sm Tuning RnD Motorsport.

[@zedman442]

Nice one Martin. And. NIce one josh for the spot!

[@retrorestore]

Nice one and thanks for the info Josh. You are now famous in this thread lol

[@retrorestore]

Agreed.

[@PeterAndersons]

Great and informative video. This has happened to me as well where comments have assisted with diagnosis of issues and so the videos I've made are well worth the trouble. The only problem I've had is where the armchair experts talk through their back sides to make themselves feel important.

[@retrorestore]

Haha, I know that only too well Pete lol. I think we have all had that at some stage in our vids. Cheers Martin

[@katiecrawshaw5100]

Hi got zafira gsi just had fresh astra engine fitted did this yesterday my flutter is louder thankyou

[@7brians1]

Hi iv got the same vxr same year. My problem is when my cars warm it smells of oil from the air vents in the car not burning oil but like fresh warm oil similar to if someone put way to much oil in there car. Do you know what it could be

[@retrorestore]

Hard to say bud, sorry.

[@gsipower85]

hi bud ive a zafria gsi with astra vxr engine in her ive yet to have a problem with my bus as im getting turbo lag ive too bought a cheap recirc valve but its not made any difference at all ive no idea wat it cud be any info on it wud be appericated

[@retrorestore]

It could be many things bud. Hard to say in a comment.

[@gsipower85]

cheers thats narrowed that down lol no probs i thought u was a mechanic lol

[@retrorestore]

@@gsipower85 Not a mechanic at all bud.

[@brendanbradyfan02]

Good point about garages I know only too well that Garages can't always fix minor issues that are "intermittent"

[@retrorestore]

It seems to be a common thing, A bit worrying really. I must stress that it's only a few and the majority are probably fine.

[@matthewleadbeater6892]

If the cheap part your on about was a recirc valve from ebay the seals are rubbish on them but you can buy a forge service kit with good seals and mines been fie since

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for the info Matt. Cheers Martin

[@ClassicCarCave]

Martin, Good catch by your subscriber. I feel the same why as you about KZbin i have had some very handy tips and advice on youtube and e mails that have helped me with my restorations. Great follow up! Take care David.

[@retrorestore]

Yes, I agree Dave Good when it happens and makes up for the stupid comments lol

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Great fix, Martin and good to have friends here on KZbin.

[@retrorestore]

Yes George, The comments section can be a great resource when people comment constructively. Cheers Martin

[@christopherashworth5581]

Send me a link for this part please

[@galaxy5801]

He really should hold the steering wheel properly ☺ Good video, enjoyed ☺

[@retrorestore]

Cheers Alex.

[@galaxy5801]

retrorestore ☺

[@petefroud5308]

Good job gents .Pleased it is fixed up . The power of You Tube . Cheers Pete.

[@retrorestore]

Yes it is Pete. better than the forums as we get to see it in action.

[@vdubs6068]

Great vid Martin 👍 Cheers Jamie

[@retrorestore]

Cheers Jamie and thanks for the pics.

[@Cjrelectrical]

Nice one boys keep it up 👍🏻

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud.

[@JoeB24-7]

Hiya, is the pipe setup the same on the vauxhall astra G turbo?

[@retrorestore]

Don't know bud, sorry.

[@johnstubbs1585]

Great vid good to see subscribers helping with good advice by the way hows the trotter van going

[@retrorestore]

Not been on it for a couple of weeks John but back on it soon.

[@bigwillyfpv6234]

Hello I have the same car same colour as your man, could you tell us what the problem what the problem was before you change the parts. I have a problem when I come in to boost it keeps all the boost in the turbo, basically it holds the car back when in boost.I have changed the actuator and now I am about to change the recirculation valve. Hope it solves it. My machanic thinks it might be the coil pack but after watching this video I think it’s this. Let me know what the problem was plz and how it felt.

[@retrorestore]

It had a lag when you pot your foot down and didn't pick up straight away. It was better after fitting the re-circulation valve but as we showed in this video, the pipes were on the wrong way. Changing them over cured the problem.

[@weldore1]

Well done Josh

[@retrorestore]

Agreed Dave.

[@davidpinkerton8740]

Well done Martin, but has it also eliminated the fault code

[@retrorestore]

Got to reset that still Dave. it's just in the recorded log of old codes.

[@irelandshistoryhunters5059]

Has Gary still got the Astra , did you guys ever do an egr valve cleanout vid Martin

[@retrorestore]

No he sold it bud.

[@blackvanandrobin6413]

good vid Martin and Gary

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Robin

[@michaelphelps9555]

is the car runing a lot bettre now good job 👍

[@retrorestore]

Clean hard acceleration all through the rev range as it should be now.

[@greglewis8843]

nice follow up always nice to get a bit of help from others

[@retrorestore]

It's always to have experts watch the vids Greg

[@jennifermaxwell4637]

Great video Martin ☺

[@retrorestore]

Thanks a lot.

[@andynorris3537]

The recirculation Gary has bought is fine plenty use them. the springs aren't as strong as the forge ones but if they go he can buy the actual forge ones from them for about 25 quid

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for the info Andy, it's working fine so he's happy.

[@1066gaz]

An essential great video. Well done lads.

[@chriscampbell8309]

it allwas good to have subs that know what there taking about marin good video

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Chris, yes it is bud.

[@kevinbrowning7352]

Got to be honest I don’t have much faith in main dealers sometimes there bloody useless all the do is change brakes and oil now a-days sometimes there servicing is poor too no even removing wheels to check brakes, ive had it several times where they have miss diagnosed stuff and ive fixed it by looking on the transit forum Which is know joke when your in £350 and still got the same problem. Fair play to you lads just have a go same as me not mechanics however with some sensible knowledge you can save a fortune 👍

[@brianpercival1829]

The power of the Internet. We didn't have that 20 years ago for troubleshooting problems. Or seeing mower blades installed upside down.

[@andyk7217]

LOL :D

[@retrorestore]

Haha, you have the memory of an Elephant Bri lol

[@andronicus26naidoo]

Awesome video thanks for the information I know how the pipes go on my Astra H

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Andron.

[@kaler329]

Dont you print t shirts mate

[@retrorestore]

Yes we do Ash.

[@markmark5298]

the problem is catalist system. probably it was melt down and prevent the exhaust gas. So change the catalitic converter or delete it. it is the solution. I had the same problem. And I soved it

[@retrorestore]

Mark Mark that wasn’t the problem in this case. We found a hose that was connected up wrong and even the specialists missed it. Once corrected, problem solved.

[@paulyh4531]

Good video and as you say good spot by the fellow subscriber . now where's my 1940 grub or has Mrs B still got a cold ? Cheers 😉👍

[@retrorestore]

Haha Pauly, new vid up yesterday, Treacle sponge Mmmm

[@SirSpuddy]

Well spotted josh .. eagle eyes or what lol

[@retrorestore]

Yes it was well spotted Spuddy. Cheers Martin

[@crabtreemanz09]

Well spotted I never even noticed that lol

[@retrorestore]

It's great when constructive comments help Micheal. Cheers Martin

[@GregsMowing]

I'm guessing you sped up to 29 mph very quickly 👍😂

[@retrorestore]

Of course Greg.

[@christineclarke1513]

Josh shakerley to the rescue, we,ll spotted.

[@retrorestore]

Haha, yes he was lol.

[@deanskidmore4495]

its good we can all help each other 😊