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GTI-Rog's Mk5 GTI "Rejuvenation" Thread (Pic Heavy)
MarkyN:
@Peskyjones that's spot on mate! Very useful! I'll make sure I follow as you said, seems pretty simple job. Thanks again
GTI-Rog:
--- Quote from: MarkyN on May 20, 2015, 12:48:41 pm ---Where did you get the Rev G from? Mines 10 year old DSG and thinking I should buy one just incase the previous owner has not changed it. Also is there s guide or something to help me out with the changing?
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I got mine from TPS, same price as Awesome Gti. Check if there's one local to you, they had them in stock in Milton Keynes, it maybe the same for other areas.
I pretty much followed the same guide as Peskyjones (cheers mate :happy2:), although, I didn't bother removing the arch liner, access was a little tight but easy enough. As said, search the forum there's loads of information on this.
I'd be surprised if the original DV was still intact after 10 years, mine certainly weren't, so definitely worth checking. Although it may have been changed previously, you won't know until you remove it . Like me you'll be hoping it is knackered, as it means more power to be restored :grin:
:happy2:
MrACD:
Awesome! I just read the whole thread, learned some new things along the way.
I get my GTi this weekend (hopefully) - it's also black but a 5 door...
If I can get it looking half as good I will be happy :happy2:
Also, did you notice any difference in the ride from the 17's to the 18's?
To be honest back in 2008/9 I had a 3 door GTi with the 18's but can't remember! :rolleye:
GTI-Rog:
--- Quote from: MrACD on May 21, 2015, 09:00:58 am ---Awesome! I just read the whole thread, learned some new things along the way.
I get my GTi this weekend (hopefully) - it's also black but a 5 door...
If I can get it looking half as good I will be happy :happy2:
Also, did you notice any difference in the ride from the 17's to the 18's?
To be honest back in 2008/9 I had a 3 door GTi with the 18's but can't remember! :rolleye:
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Thanks man :drinking:
The ride on the 17's was nice and smooth, less crashy over bumps etc. The 18's are noisier on the road, but that could be down to the tyres. I feel the road better on the 18's and they look the business, which helps :grin:
GTI-Rog:
A few updates...
My original mats were very worn and one was missing. So was on the look out for some cheap original mats on eBay. When I managed to bag some rare Edition 30 car mats for the GTI. For a princely sum of £26 + packaging (£34) ! Bargain, normally around £120 new!
They were in good condition, but needed a good clean up.
DSCN2365 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
Passenger side brushed off, ready for shampooing and a scrub.
DSCN2366 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
I had to change over the round connectors to the oval, off the original mats.
DSCN2367 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
All scrubbed and looking more presentable.
DSCN2369 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
Next up.....change the steering wheel trims. The usual peeled off finish, why did they think this would last?
DSCN2371 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
Anyway....easy fix. Pull off old ones...
DSCN2372 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
Push in the replacement....
DSCN2373 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
All done and looking much improved :happy2:
DSCN2375 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
Interior updates done.......for now :wink:
DSCN2382 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
The next issue to sort out is my annoying coolant leak. Only filled this up a couple of days ago! After some research (on here :happy2:), I found it out to be another common issue with the TFSI engine.
DSCN2385 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
This is the area in question. Water leaking out and sitting on the gearbox housing. It is coming from a pipe connector union on the side of the cylinder head. An O-ring perishes and starts to leak.
DSCN2386 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
This is the part in question. Replacement from TPS. £16.
DSCN2388 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
This is the O-ring in question.
DSCN2389 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
Part number for anyone who needs it.
DSCN2390 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
Ok, so on with the fix....wish me luck!
DSCN2391 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
First off, I pulled the coolant temp sensor out and drained the coolant. Then after a massive amount of faffing to pry off most of the hose pipes, I decided just to loosen the connector and not remove it completely with some of the hoses still attached. And replace the O-ring only, good decision, me thinks! :happy2:
DSCN2393 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
I took off the completely dryed out and crusty O-ring.
DSCN2394 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
This I took off the new part. You can't buy this separately. Pity..
DSCN2395 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
New O-ring in place.
DSCN2396 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
All back together. It's seems like it has cured the leak for now, we'll see if it does long term. :scared:
DSCN2397 by Roger Freeman, on Flickr
That's it for now, more improvements to come soon...... :grin:
Rog
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