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White mk5 GTI rescue
samcollier2:
Hi all,
It has been a while since I have done a build thread but thought this would be a worthwhile project for if anything myself to document.
In the past I have had two Edition 30's, the first replaced by a mk7 R and when the prices went mental a couple of years ago that was sold and replaced with a stage 2+ edition 30 which again was replaced with a 5 door mk7 R for child transportation purposes.
I have always been into VW's, I still have a 20vt mk2 in white and a lupo GTI which are both used regularly, I wasn't necessarily in the market for a mk5 however I saw this on facebook marketplace and it was at a good price and for me a white mk5 despite being 18 years old still looks incredibly modern.
The car:
2005 Gti, winter pack, Sat nav headunit which would of been very snazzy back in 2005. The car has an interesting history as it was the evo magazine long term test vehicle (See: https://www.evo.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/654/vw-golf-gti-pictures )
The car has covered 150k but is 99% standard with only the monzas being turned black :sick:
The main sticking point is the AXX engine has eaten its cam follower and therefore the cam lobe is worn, this leads me to a slight crossroads....
Repair the AXX
Fit BWA keep ko3
Bite the bullet and go CDL, I did enjoy 2+ although they were both DSG models
Other mods include: mk7 R front brakes, S3 rears, Underside refresh, Some nice suspension/coilovers, and a wheel change, sorry Monzas!
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Mk2 whilst im here......
Progress will be slow with child no2 due December but il keep chipping away.
Jons1001:
Looks in good nick from the outside. Best of luck with it!
SANDEGTI:
What a clean example with 150k on the clock, paintwork looks spot on from what I can see. Well done for rescuing it! :innocent:
It's so original even the cam follower wasn't changed. :signLOL:
If it were me and the funds were available I'd bite the bullet and go for a lower mileage CDL engine, they're just superior and you have so many options going forward if you get bored. Looking forward to this project, keep us updated!
SANDEGTI:
@Pudding Maybe remove this guy. :doh:
pudding:
Done :smiley:
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