I want to learn how to remove my stock dov in order to repair it! Is there some guide or video available?

 

It's not hard, i would look at the forge recirculation install instructions. The first part is how to take out the stock diverter. Which is removing intake tube, removing the 10mm bolt from coolent res and moving it over out of the way, three bolts, a vacuum hose(actually being on the wastegate to give a little more room), and an electrical connection.

 

What countrymanman said. I always use a bungee cord from my snake aquarium to hold the reservoir up and out of the way. I got four bungee cords holding that top piece down securely.

 

Forge BOV adapter install:

http://www.forgemotorsport.com/media/fmdvmcsrev.pdf


Newest stock DV design from MINI. 11658636606

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11658636606/ES2768088/

 

What exactly are the differences between the old and new stock DV?

 

There were two design revisions, then the newest one above. Form the old to the new looks like the similar VW/audi DV design based off what I can see.

You could see the yellow diaphragm between the plunger and the main housing, now the end plunger is different and the diaphragm is behind the plastic housing.

 

This is a good thread on NAM about possible replacement DV's. Forge makes a great product. Didn't see a DIY anywhere, but it is a pretty simple job.

-Luccia

 

Luccia, you're the greatest . Many thanks for posting in this thread that is very helpfull to me, as it describes exactly my problem!

 

Fabulous! You're quite welcome. I'm glad I could help.

-Luccia

 

That's the thread which also talks about the older part numbers, which I talked about. The forge link above has a nice how to.

 

Ball end 5mm works best.

 

I dont understand!

 

When i screw the dv back again, how will i know which way is the right way to place it on? Is there something to remember regarding the dv's orientation so that its mounted on correctly and not misplaced?

 

That's for the head of the three screws.


That's the orientation.

 

Can you still put the alta bov spring in the new DV?