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Reflex Silver Mk5 Golf GTI
JamieKirk95:
So on monday I met up with @Tfsi_Mike who helped me fit my new gfb dv+
IMG_6167 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_6166 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
The old diaphragm was fine, no tears but just a nice upgrade to do, knowing this one is much more robust!
Yesterday I had my timing chain and tensioner replaced, the old one was starting to rattle a bit, noticeable on idle when it was up to temperature.
Cams locked in place with correct vw locking tool
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Old Chain and tensioner
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Chain removed
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New chain and tensioner fitted
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The car is now much quieter than before, it didn't necercassirly need doing yet however this is more for my peace of mind and its nice knowing its been done.
Whilst having the timing chain done it gave me chance to look at the underside of the car. It turns out I've not got a cat back exhaust. Ive got a full turbo back miltek exhaust with sports cat I couldn't believe it! The last owner was quite clued up it seems!! :smiley:
Jamie
JamieKirk95:
So today I changed the oil, filter and sump plug.
IMG_6207 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
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Whilst under the car I discovered a couple of power flex bushes :smiley:
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Old oil and filter
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New filter in
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Jamie
Mike58:
Loving the detail in the write up. Looks like you have a nice clean car there. Glad you got the wings sorted, I'm just about to attempt mine and my wife's car too! Fingers crossed!
Out of interest what did you pay for the parts and labour for the tensioner and gaskets.
Just ordered the same switches as yours too thanks for the inspiration! :happy2:
JamieKirk95:
--- Quote from: Mike58 on September 15, 2017, 08:02:15 pm ---Loving the detail in the write up. Looks like you have a nice clean car there. Glad you got the wings sorted, I'm just about to attempt mine and my wife's car too! Fingers crossed!
Out of interest what did you pay for the parts and labour for the tensioner and gaskets.
Just ordered the same switches as yours too thanks for the inspiration! :happy2:
--- End quote ---
Thank you mate, fingers crossed then!
The parts came to £167 from TPS and £150 for the labour off a friend so just over £300 really :happy2:
JamieKirk95:
Car is now for sale
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,115991.msg1103502.html#msg1103502
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