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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 07:28 AM
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<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17801/whatisit.jpg"></center><p>Location:
Pass. Side, Front.
Attached and right above the intercooler pipe.
Has vac. line running to it.

Leaks oil .

i'm guessing its the turbo blow/bypass value. just want to dbl check.

(i posted this in the B6 by mastake)
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 07:29 AM
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Default that is the DV/BPV on a clean engine

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/54666/dv_location_passenger_lower_left_engine_front.jpg" ></center><p>
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 07:39 AM
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I wouldn't say "clean". You got some funk down there too.
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 07:40 AM
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thats mud and water splash, compared to oil. but it cleaner and nicer to work on
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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thanks.. thats it.. now where to order one on a holiday weekend..
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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Default Audi's parts department is open on saturday

they sell the TT bpv for 35.
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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Not at all dealerships
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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Default whats wrong with yours besides covered in oil? you have no boost anymore or whats going on

take it out, clean it up and see if its still working if so put things back together and look for the oil leak
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