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on February 25, 2024, 11:16:50 am
HI Guys

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Re: Cam adjuster/phaser wear
Last Poster: PTR12 in Mk5 General Area on Today at 09:27:16 am
I have a used OEM part that has no markings on it. I can send photos as soon as I get to it. It needs one of the small bolts replaced because it stripped when I tried to open it for cleaning and further inspection.


Re: Edition 30 - Register
Last Poster: PTR12 in Mk5 General Area on Today at 09:22:22 am
I'm sure many have had this problem but can someone help me identify my ED30? I've contacted multiple VW dealers in my country (RO) as well as the dealer from which my car was bought (in CZ) but none have been able to provide a number. My car doesnt have the placque.


Re: Help golf mk5 - rear doors no power
Last Poster: Mallz86 in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 05:58:15 pm
Today I replaced the door latch however this brought no joy, I also tested the plug to see if there was any power.




Re: Genuine cam follower unavailable
Last Poster: Rado16v in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 02:08:42 pm
Finally got round to replacing the cam follower.

I purchased the kit from here in the end:

https://www.coverdalecarparts.co.uk/product-page/cam-follower-kit-2-0-tfsi

Genuine VW one with upgraded stainless steel bolts.

It was first done at around 45k and now done at 96k miles. It wasn'#039t in too bad a condition. Some pics
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Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
Last Poster: onewinger in Mk5 General Area on October 06, 2024, 02:16:29 pm
Changed out the cam follower following a long wait for a genuine part. Existing one didn’t seem too bad ?







Also


Re: VW Racing Carbon Bonnet..
Last Poster: RedRobin in Product Reviews on October 04, 2024, 06:59:37 pm
Picking this up after many years, did you end up cutting the holes for the washer jets?

.... Whether OEM steel or aftermarket carbon, the bonnet doesn't have holes for the washer jets on the Mk5 GTI.


Re: Heavy sputtering around 5k rpm when accelerating hard
Last Poster: mjmallia in Mk5 General Area on October 04, 2024, 08:16:24 am
 :happy2:

A carbon clean is still a good idea  :wink:


New member mk5 gti
Last Poster: Davy131 in Members Rides on October 03, 2024, 11:20:37 pm
New to this mk5 gti dsg 5 door have owned it for around 10 years



Buzzing noise when starting
Last Poster: mitchfloyd in Mk5 General Area on October 02, 2024, 10:52:04 am
Hi, I have a 2009 MK5 GTI. When starting cold, the car makes a strange buzzing noise for a few seconds. The noise is coming from the intake area, not the cam chain cover. I have checked the cam and it is not worn, and have cleaned the oil line.

Does anyone know what could be the cause? Thanks.


Diverter valve - GFB VTA
Last Poster: GeeTeeEye in Performance Modifications on October 02, 2024, 09:05:41 am
Hey guys

background info: bought a 2007 mk5 Golf GTi about 6-7 months ago, found a decent deal on one with only 70k miles. It'#039s still on it'#039s original rev C DV. Had a stage one remap a couple of months ago.

So... last couple weeks I'#039ve noticed it'#039s just not throwing you back in your seat when you floor it any more, it'#039s been a gradual loss of boost so pre


Re: Well FML first track day disaster.
Last Poster: OllieVRS in Mk5 General Area on September 30, 2024, 06:37:14 pm
Personally I'#039ve pulled a big chunk of metal out of my engine and it'#039s still running to this day. I changed the connecting rod bearings (in situ) but the metal chunk wasn'#039t from them. Still a mystery.

If you haven'#039t already ordered a replacement engine I still recommend doing an oil pressure test, you don'#039t need a whole in-cabin oil pressure gauge setup, just a cheap


Re: 8P S3 console bushes and B6 Passat wishbones: tight!
Last Poster: dennis10 in Mk5 General Area on September 29, 2024, 01:00:33 pm
I know this is a bit of a thread revival, but ive foubd the information conflicting.

Will a complete set of audi s3 8p wishbones and bushes be a direct swap onto my mk5 GTI ED30 or not? I found these below, but information seems to differ and I'#039m confused. Will these fit?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166941274249?mkcid=16&ampmkevt=1&ampmkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ampsssp


Re: N75 replacement due to age and miles?
Last Poster: mjmallia in Mk5 General Area on September 27, 2024, 02:23:25 pm
Yes.....Replaced the N75 last week, as all valves start to wear.  It was quite an awkward position to get to.

Not sure if it is me, but after a quick drive the car pulls harder and feels more positive now......hard to explain, but appears to be a worthwhile task.

Original was a 2005 version D and now on a 2023 version F.


Re: Ecu remap/haldex controller
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on September 27, 2024, 02:22:49 pm
I had the Haldex 'blue' controller on my R32 and it made very little difference tbh.  That was Gen 1 though which was the worst of all the Haldex revisions  :grin:


Re: GVKs Scirocco GT TDi
Last Poster: pudding in Other VAG on September 27, 2024, 01:49:55 pm
Noice  :happy2:  I have a similar pile of stuff awaiting fitment to the ol' Bimmer.

Our MK6 TDI also had an MOT advisory on a failing CV boot, and one of the console bushes has gone.  Luckily I kept a load of parts back from my ED30, so had all that and more in stock ready to go on :grin:  Still going like a trooper that thing  :happy2:  Very reliable and fun car.


Re: Cambelt and Water Pump Cost to Renew
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on September 27, 2024, 01:45:18 pm
Bumping this thread.

Quoted today £1159 from a main VW dealer for this
Independent garage I'#039ve MOTed the car with for last three years of ownership said £500 labour but didn'#039t quote the part, so probs £850ish from them?

Bit pricey no?

Holy what in


Re: DIY - Cam Chain and Tensioner Guide
Last Poster: pudding in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on September 27, 2024, 01:39:30 pm
Coloured links are a fitment aid only and not critical. nbsp They are more common and useful on engines with several sprockets, but on the GTI with only 2 sprockets, it'#039s no big deal.

So long as the cams are in the right position, you'#039re golden. Just remember to tweak the inlet cam a few degrees anti clockwise when fitting the chain to make sure it has the correct tension


Re: Speedo Clabration
Last Poster: Octoparrot in Mk5 General Area on September 27, 2024, 01:13:54 pm


These are my clocks.

To me it looks like either the speedo has been changed with one from a different car or a different face has been stuck over the original to maybe change from km/h to mp/h. Is the car an import?


Re: None starting ☹️
Last Poster: GreigC in Mk5 General Area on September 25, 2024, 03:33:03 pm
You have similar symptoms to what I had recently although my car died when driving. It was a faulty relay.

Check my post:

https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,134244.msg1163662.html#msg1163662


Re: Misfires
Last Poster: GVK in Mk5 General Area on September 23, 2024, 09:37:34 pm
Doom and gloom - Could be a broken piston/ringlands - leak down and compression test required.  :scared:

Shoutbox

Rare Audi & Mercedes 18" Alloys
£1000.00
Location: Amersham
Postage: £65.00
Delivery or Collection

PLEASE READ THIS AD IN DETAIL

I have for sale 2 complete sets of genuine Audi + Mercedes alloy wheels. THE PRICES ARE £1000 FOR EACH COMPLETE SET CONSISTING OF 4 WHEELS. These wheels will fit the MK5 and other platforms in the VAG range.

PLEASE SEE BELOW WHEEL SPECIFICATION

MERCEDES SEGIN:
5X112 STUD PATTERN
8JX18
ET44
PART NO: A2204012502
FULLY REFURBISHED, NO WELDS, NO BUCKLED, NO DAMAGE.
PRICE: £1000.00

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5X112 STUD PATTERN
8JX18
ET48
FULLY REFURBISHED, NO WELDS, NO BUCKLED, NO DAMAGE.
PRICE: £1000.00

I'm not on this platform very often, having sold my Golf, so drop me a call/text for any further details/pictures. PHONE NUMBER-07772480088
Ford transit connect van
£1500.00
Location: Dl104pd
Collection Only

Ford transit connect van for sale 56 reg
Full mot
1.8 diesel engine
4 recently new tyres
Cam belt done
New clutch and cylinder
New engine mounts
New gear box  mounts
New osf drive shaft..
Polished and cleaned up the head lights and fitted performance head light bulbs
6 owners
Rear boarded out
In our ownership been very light work carrying laundry
Starts first time in the mornings even during winter months...
Advised osf roll bar link..on mot
..
Note on the bonnet the lacquer is peeling of
£1500 ono
0735 9456550
Mk6 GTI OEM full exhaust
£200.00
Location: Lincoln LN1
Collection Only

Full mk6 GTI OEM cat back exhaust.

Removed at approx. 35k miles from my own car.

In good condition as low mileage would suggest.


£200
Collection. Lincoln Ln1
KW ST shocks & springs 20mm drop
£325.00
Location: Folkestone, Kent.
Postage: £20.00
Delivery or Collection

KW ST shocks & springs 20mm drop for a mk5 VW Golf Gti.
Used for under 6k miles.
Putting car back to standard.
Collection or Postage extra.
Can deliver locally for petrol money.
FOLKESTONE, KENT.
£325
Edition 30 Rear Valance -Pearl Black (Genuine Part)
£80.00
Location: Manchester
Collection Only

For Sale is my old Pearl Black Edition 30 rear valance. This clips into the upper section of your rear bumper.
This was removed from my golf due someone backing into me at low speed causing surface cracks. (they offered to pay for a new valance)

The surface cracks are around the the number plate area which I've tried to photo the best i can.

The exhaust surround has been bonded back on by the body shop after an encounter with a high kerb a few years ago.

There are storage scratches on the paintwork so will need respraying. You will also need a towing eye cover.

All clips to clip the valance upper bumper section are intact and there is no sign of warping.

This is a genuine valance and was fitted to my ED30 from the factory.
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