2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
86 MILES
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i baught a 2001 golf gti 1.8t from an auction it turns on like normal no engine noise quite no blue smoke drivable but it hesitates alot while driving (giving it gas)u could feel the slack of power i dont feel like i force the car do. if i floor the gas pedal it wont do anything it slowly picks up speed. for sum reason u here my turbo spool but u wont here the bov burst
Mar 4, 2013 at 8:45 PM
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There is no BOV unless someone installed an aftermarket one.

The stock valve is called a Diverter or Recirculation valve.

Your problem could be due to that valve or a number of other issues... have a garage look at it. Will be quicker than
having one of us guess over the internet.

Thomas
Mar 4, 2013 at 9:26 PM