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Technical Workshop / GTI Pirelli MKV Steering column

« Last post by jeru31 on Yesterday at 07:40:11 pm »

Hey guys, set up my car to the garage today, because the car is vibrating from 50 mile an hour and up and also when I'm breaking at speed, They recommended i change the brake discs which are the same ones I've had for the last 7 years, But they also suggested that the clicking and creeking is coming from the steering column, I would like to know how much is it going to cost to fit and code the steering column? Has anyone got any recommendations of where I can take it and get this done or whether I should just buy a second hand refurbished steering column and take it somewhere, I'm based in East London, I appreciate any help you can give,thanks

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Mk5 General Area / Noisy new Low Pressure Fuel Pump

« Last post by TheBALDpuma on Yesterday at 12:43:17 pm »

Hi everyone,

I've just had my LPFP replaced because and the new (aftermarket) one is significantly louder than the original. I can't say I ever really heard it before but I now have a constant whine I can hear from inside the cabin at tick over.

It's pretty annoying tbh but I can live with it as long it's not actually faulty - and the garage say that it isn't.

I can't find a price for a genuine one online, does anyone know what they cost? (Also can't get through to my local dealer at the minute their phones are busy)

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Mk5 General Area / Steel Sump?

« Last post by danW on Yesterday at 12:35:49 pm »

Hi all,

Is there a steel sump available for the mk5 GTI?   

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Other VAG / Re: GVKs Scirocco GT TDi

« Last post by GVK on April 20, 2026, 12:16:27 pm »

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Members Rides / Re: VW GOLF ORANGE SPEED 49von100

« Last post by stevw1 on April 19, 2026, 01:32:15 pm »

My Golf is now for SALE !
I’m hoping an avid VW fan or collector will take it on and continue to take good care of it and take it to shows.
It is listed on EBay and a couple of sites across FB.
Any interest please do not hesitate to contact me
Instagram @thatorangemk5 or TikTok @orangespeed49

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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Correct part numbers for EGR gasket/s?

« Last post by NotHimAgain on April 19, 2026, 10:40:54 am »

This isn't my image, I pulled it from Google images but where I'm talking about is the left arrow.

I've had the EGR removed, cleaned out as best as we can & then put back together. To be clear I didn't do this job myself, I had someone do it but not a mechanic. I do know they didn't replace any gaskets, not because they were cutting corners but because we were just seeing if cleaning it out would sort a problem I had.

Anyway, said problem has now been sorted. EGR put back together & it's bubbling black crap from where the left arrow is pointing.

I'm told "the gaskets" are single use only. When I hop on eBay I see various gaskets listed but it seems like there's 3 in total (2 metal plates & a rubber/silicone O(ish)ring? Like I said I didn't take this off myself.

I figured the gaskets would be cheap enough but when I search eBay, I can pick up one of them metal plate ones for like £5 but if I want 2x metal plates & a rubber seal then it seems to be about £30 & eBaying further it looks like the cost of a new EGR with gaskets is that price.

Looking to see if anyone can provide the gasket part numbers individually so I can see if they can all be bought in at a decent price.
Failing that, should I get away with only replacing the metal one at the top (and if so are both metal ones the same part?)

2.0 tdi 140bhp, BKD.


**** Please no suggestions of deleting the EGR. If I was keeping the car long term then I would do but I'm expecting 12 months tops while I look for something else so I want to keep costs down not up.

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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Re: Help with boost pipe, intercooler bottom left

« Last post by GVK on April 19, 2026, 12:19:07 am »

Whem mine (on my old edition 30)  kept coming off there was a fault with the pipe itself, there's a bump on the pipe metal end which had corroded off so the clip was inoperative, fixed with a new pipe.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: The MK5/6 Wheel thread!

« Last post by timm0198 on April 18, 2026, 11:45:34 pm »

19x8.5 et48 vmr 701 with 235/35/19





any rubbing with this width and et?

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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Help with boost pipe, intercooler bottom left

« Last post by xcb789 on April 18, 2026, 10:46:53 am »

Hi,
I have what seems to be a common problem with the bottom left boost pipe from the intercooler popping off all the time, I’ve tried a couple self tappers and a file to make new tabs, it fits in tight but for some reason after a few days it pops off. Even when it’s on there does sound like there could be a leak from the drivers side of the car. Are there any tips for this, I’ve read that at this stage the likely cause is the actual intercooler and I’d like to avoid changing that if possible. Has anyone gotten inventive with different ways of holding it in?
Thanks

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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Mk 5 TDi 2.0 170 engine misfire

« Last post by Rossco196x on April 17, 2026, 07:43:01 pm »

Hi Folks, hope its ok to post about the GT Sport diesel 170 hp variant?

I have a trusty Mk5 VW 170 Tdi Sport that has covered a largely very uneventful 229k miles due to regular oil changes every 5k miles. Unfortunately the car has started to cut out / misfire (kangaroo) if the engine is revved above 2300 RPM approximately hence i'm wondering what the common cause may be,

Its not a blocked DPF as that was removed some 100k back, the fuel filter was replaced about 30k back and there aren't any fault codes.

I'm fairly certain its injector related and have put some additive in the tank but was also wondering if it could be a faulty injector loom as there was a recall when this model was first released around 2010 and that was because of a similar issue. 

I'm loathed to spend too much on the car as its barely worth £400 at WBAC but it did pass its MOT today after a front brake calipers and discs etc hence  wondering if this is fuel related as opposed to turbo as it doesn't seem to be over boosting and cutting out either.

I probably need to get a VCDS scan done and i'm based in Gosport PO12 if any one is available locally.

TIA

RossCo