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rs3 lpfp
Last Poster: 9MAK in Mk5 General Area on Today at 03:36:46 am
Hi, after fitting rs3 lpfp will i need a remap?


Re: Shakey Cold Start
Last Poster: OllieVRS in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 04:59:58 pm
Yep, looks like I'll be going back to my factory map then at least until winter ends.

Have missed being able to do 40mpg  :grin:


Spacers
Last Poster: Rhysiee in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 03:46:36 pm
Hey guys new to the mk5 site, owned my ed30 since early this year running the standard wheels and wondered how wide people have gone with there spacers as I’ve got a big brake kit coming and ordered 15mm spacers for the front and was wondering if it would poke or sit okay don’t want it to look silly thanks pics would be greatly appreciated 👍🏽


Re: Coilovers *Fast road/ Track days*
Last Poster: pudding in Track Day Technical on December 01, 2023, 09:55:58 pm
 :happy2:

Looking forward to your feedback  :drinking:


Re: Tfsi fueling issue please help guys
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on December 01, 2023, 09:44:20 pm
The requested boost and rail pressures in those logs would suggest a standard S3 map to me. nbsp 1.2-1.3 bar is about what a Stage 1 Eddy would run, but with 120bar rail pressure. 109.9 bar requested is usually a sign of a standard map. Yours did go over that slightly in places but that'#039s just error margin due to the time it takes for the pump to react to ECU commands.

The


Re: k04 CHRA
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on December 01, 2023, 09:37:54 pm
Yep.

No it's just the CHRA that needs balancing, which is done at the factory without the compressor and turbine housings attached anyway.

Pretty sure there'll be a youtube video somewhere.


Re: What to do with Edition 30
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on December 01, 2023, 09:32:51 pm
Cheers, I’ll be sure to give you a shout when I inevitably get more baffled.

Yeah xDrive is off the list now for that reason…I’ll just be budgeting for some winter tyres.

Went to see a 330e saloon this week, nice car but the boot isn’t big enough with the batteries there. Rul


Re: Rear tyres not round
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on December 01, 2023, 09:17:50 pm
PS4s didn't do that on mine, so I would say it's an alignment issue.


Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
Last Poster: smilespergallon in Mk5 General Area on December 01, 2023, 08:57:32 pm
Spent the last 4 days doing a few jobs on the old Edition 30 that I'#039ve been wanting to do for a while:

1. Inlet Valve Clean
2. Injector Refurb
3. Thermostat
4. Air Con Condenser


The condenser was mostly just an excuse to take the front end off. I gave up on the valve clean and thermostat jobs in the past because I struggled to get the ch


Re: Headlight Bulb Holders
Last Poster: Mark_DF05 in Mk5 General Area on December 01, 2023, 03:17:26 pm
Tried ebay? Sure there'll be some on there.

I've used Nightbreakers previously and they were far superior to the Phillips bulbs that they replaced.


2008 Golf GTI MK5 Stage 3 K04 Conversion - Mechanic Needed
Last Poster: K03MK5 in Mk5 General Area on December 01, 2023, 12:07:10 pm
Anyone Essex based that can fit the following for a K04 conversion:

3 bar map sensor (genuine)
200 bar rail sensor (genuine)
RS4 valve
Neuspeed pflow intake
Dv relocation
Vis Intelnals

Thanks


Re: Injector order
Last Poster: smilespergallon in Mk5 General Area on December 01, 2023, 12:01:03 am
Thanks for the reassurance.

Refitted the injectors today in whatever order and the car seems absolutely fine.


Dim check engine light
Last Poster: Cronko in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on November 29, 2023, 09:23:18 pm
Hello!

Has anyone else had experience with this...

So I have owned my mk5 for almost a year, very happy with it and have gotten a good majority of the essential maintenance done.

The story is- my CEL is on all the time, but very dim and barely visible during the daytime. Even at night, it is hard to make out but is still there. There are no obvious


1.9 TDI sport roof spoiler
Last Poster: JamieKing52 in Mk5 General Area on November 28, 2023, 09:34:18 pm
Hi guys
I'#039m new here but not new to mk5'#039s, just a quick question? I have a 1.9 TDI sport that iv done quite a bit to (stage 1, wheels, suspension, arms, bushes, exc) and I'#039m really stuck with a roof spoiler, I'#039m I correct in thinking that I need a GTi or R32 boot lid to get a proper spoiler as I'#039m looking on eBay and there'#039s nothing that says that I can fit it to my TDI


Gen 3 rack look help
Last Poster: Stupovey in Mk5 General Area on November 27, 2023, 06:30:20 pm
Hi guys, new to the page. I have a rack from a rs3 8p gen 3. The loom is also from the same car. When fitting the loom does not have a oil level sensor plug.

I'#039ve seen that I need a loom ending aj but when I have asked about this loom this also does not have the plug could anyone advise please?

I'#039m assuming once I have the correct loom it will work with th


k04 muffler bolts
Last Poster: 9MAK in Mk5 General Area on November 27, 2023, 05:52:52 am
Hi, does anyone know where i could buy the bolts that connect the turbo muffler to the turbo?


Re: GVKs Scirocco GT TDi
Last Poster: GVK in Other VAG on November 26, 2023, 11:32:35 am
2009 Scirocco 2.0 TDI once in a blue moon I get a beep and ESP fault on centre dash. Only does it on initial start up over night like I say very random. No ESP/ABS lights stay on when it does it. No fault codes (checked on VCDS and OBD eleven. Weird one. Any ideas?

Since the wea


Key locking unlocking problems.
Last Poster: T4yy18 in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on November 25, 2023, 09:36:44 pm
Hi i have a 2007 mk5 gti 2 door. When i first got the car the key buttons would not work at all with locking or unlocking the car i would have to put the key blade in the key barrel in the door.
At firstvi thought it was the key battery that ad gone so i replace the batter and still would not work. nbsp I had someone to look into it and it turns out the key has lost its informat


Re: New car: R32
Last Poster: Andy in Members Rides on November 25, 2023, 09:11:18 pm




Re: Cooling Fans not running - AC ‘On’ does not signal fan start…..P0480 code
Last Poster: galaxie500 in Mk5 General Area on November 25, 2023, 08:39:31 pm
Thanks for your reply. 
The surround/housing and fans look the same as mine  - there are one or two that don’t have the flap vents in the housing (as mine does) so I’ll avoid those!
I’ll try and find something newer than my 2006 model; anything the same age or older will doubtless not have much life left..
I’ll report back…..
:happy2:

Shoutbox

2 x Mk5 Gtis being broken, West Midlands
£0.00
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Postage: £0.00
Delivery or Collection

I have, in annoying and frustrating circumstances, ended up with 2 Black Gtis that are both dead on my drive, both for engine reasons, so I couldnt even get away with making a good one out of the two, and have had to replace them both with an R32!

I will start pulling them apart and will list stuff separately as I have the chance, however, due to lots of stuff that is going on at the minute, that may take me ages, so I thought a general post about both being broken may be helpful for anyone who is after specific bits etc.

One is an 05 5 door, block and head are totally scrap.  Was in daily use until a couple of months back when the engine lunched itself.  Pretty much all standard.  Of note off the top of my head has:
 
- Heated Leathers in decent condition
- Standard Grey Leather Gti Steering wheel
- 17" Monzas with decent Tyres
-  Midline Clocks
- Generally things are pretty tidy, so anyone who needs standard bits like engine cover, trim, light covers etc etc etc, they might be of use to you.

One is an 06 3 door, with a few more tasty bits and pieces on, but that has been sat for longer.  Again, engine itself is lunched.  Again, from the top of my head there is:

- Heated Cloth interior in not bad condition
- Black MFSW
- Cat Back Stainless, although the cat itself was getting borderline on MOT passes, so maybe just the backbox of use
- 18" Monzas
- Neuspeed Intake
- Twintercooler Setup
- Reversing sensor setup rear bumper etc
- Highline clocks

There will be other decent bits on both - As I say, I am working a bit off memory at the minute.

I just need the cars gone, so once I get started, really I just need it all out the way, so not especially bothered about getting top dollar for bits, I just need the space back, but know that the bits on them both are too good to let go for scrap.

I am based just outside Walsall in the West Midlands, but work in Cardiff, so go there most weeks, and am happy to take stuff there (or meet people in between).

Shout if any questions, and as I actually get stuff off I will get pictures up, but if people want me to get pictures of anything specific, let me know and I can do.  I am actually listing this right now when I am away from home with work for a few days, as thats the only way I actually get time to, but feel free to send me questions etc and Ill answer best I can, then send pics when I get back.

I dont love posting car bits out - There is too much room for stuff to get damaged, go missing etc  - I would much rather collections, or meet you somewhere etc in an ideal world, but it can possibly be arranged on some stuff.

Dan
Complete set of MK5 GTi rear lamps
£25.00
Location: Milton Keynes
Collection Only

A complete genuine set of rear lamps in excellent condition for golf MK5.
There are for GTi model.
Calico Coated Rod Bearing Set for VW (IE rods)
£80.00
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    Location: FL, USA
    Postage: £0.00
    Delivery or Collection

    Brand new Calico Coated Rod Bearing Set for VW/Audi 4CYL With IE Rods

    IMPORTANT: Factory rods do not accept tang bearings and are not compatible, these are for use when installing with IE Rods only

    I have IE Forged rods also for sale; PM if interested in both and we could work a deal.

    Doing local pickups preferably but can post as well.
    Located in Miami, Florida

    More info on bearings:
    https://performancebyie.com/products/calico-rod-bearings-vw-audi-4-cylinder
    IE Forged Drop-In Connecting Rods VW Audi 144x20
    £400.00
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      Location: FL, USA
      Postage: £0.00
      Delivery or Collection

      Brand new - vaccuum sealed in original box
      Fits MK5/B7 FSI 2.0T EA113 With Stock Pistons

      Also selling a Calico Rod bearing set to go with it. Please PM me if interested in both items and we could work a deal.
      Preferably local pickups but can post as well.
      Location: Miami, FL.

      More info on rods:
      https://performancebyie.com/products/ie-rods-drop-in-144x20-vw-audi-20t-fsi
      Sold
      Ohlins Road & Track Coilovers
      £350.00
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        Location: Suffolk
        Postage: £15.00
        Delivery or Collection

        One of the fronts is knocking, so needs a rebuild - hence the price - otherwise all good.  They were working perfectly when I took them off, but were just noisy.  If someone wants to invest in rebuilding the front pair, these are superb coilovers. Excellent ride quality. Supplied in the -20mm position, which is spot on for fast road driving.

        All 4 still holding gas pressure, so the pistons return after being pressed in.  20 click adjustable damping and -10 to -40mm drop. Full kit that attaches to OEM top mounts. Spherical top mounts not required.

        Happy to meet half way if in reasonable distance of Suffolk and obviously drop the delivery fee.
        Sold
        MK7.5 Golf R/S3/Performance Pack/Cupra brake setup
        £150.00
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          Location: Suffolk
          Postage: £15.00
          Delivery or Collection

          I bought these brand new some time ago.  OEM pads with tonnes of meat left. Bolt right on. OEM MK5 hoses can be used.  Braided lines not needed.

          The listing is for the calipers, carriers and pads only.

          If someone collects them, I will throw in the OEM Clubsport discs for free as they're getting close to the wear limit. I would say approx 10K miles left in them. 
          Sold
          Vibratechnics dogbone mount - Fast Road spec - New unused
          £80.00
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            Location: Suffolk
            Postage: £0.00
            Delivery or Collection

            Bought to replace a 6 year old one but never got around to it before selling the car.
            Sold
            GFB DV+
            £50.00
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              Location: Suffolk
              Postage: £0.00
              Delivery or Collection

              Probably approx 10K use in total.  Genuine, no fakes on my watch!
              Sold
              OEM Red coils - bought from Audi, not online
              £50.00
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                Location: Suffolk
                Postage: £0.00
                Delivery or Collection

                Due to the incessant fakery online, I bought these from an Audi dealer. Probably about 50K use in total. Still working perfectly.
                Sold
                OEM MAF
                £50.00
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                  Location: Suffolk
                  Postage: £0.00
                  Delivery or Collection

                  Bought for troubleshooting but turned out to be something else, so hardly used. OEM bought from a VW dealer, not online.
                  Sold
                  S3 spec wishbone overhaul kit - Lemforder
                  £100.00
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                    Location: Suffolk
                    Postage: £10.00
                    Delivery or Collection

                    All the parts you need to refresh both ends of the wishbones to S3 spec (voidless bushes). Sold the car before getting a chance to fit them.

                    I've done all the hard work for you in acquiring the correct bushings.  Also included is a pair of genuine Audi A2 console bushes, which is another voidless option you can try. The S3 bushes included are Febi as Audi don't sell the separately.
                    Sold
                    Equal length driveshaft kit
                    £100.00
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                      Location: Suffolk
                      Postage: £15.00
                      Delivery or Collection

                      Another project I never got around to trying.  Equal length driveshaft setup for the EA113 engine.  They are from a BKD diesel engine and the mounting points are on the EA113 block as standard, but for some reason VW never fitted it from the factory.  It's purpose is to kill torque steer.

                      The critical stub axle for the gearbox was bought new from VW (for £250 7 years ago!) and you can't get them anymore.  An interesting little summer project if someone fancies having a crack at it.
                      Sold
                      Eibach coilover springs - 450in/lb front, 425in/lb rear
                      £80.00
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                        Location: Suffolk
                        Postage: £10.00
                        Delivery or Collection

                        Bought to experiment with spring rates on the Ohlins coilovers. Hardly used. Might be some use to someone.
                        Sold
                        OEM cam chain timing tools
                        £50.00
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                          Location: Suffolk
                          Postage: £10.00
                          Delivery or Collection

                          The proper VW tools to do a cam chain replacement. Genuine cam locking tool and genuine inlet cam position adjustment tool.
                          Sold
                          Edition 30 engine ECU
                          £50.00
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                            Location: Suffolk
                            Postage: £0.00
                            Delivery or Collection

                            Standard ECU.  The original plan was to have 2 ECUs. One with a remap and one with a standard map, just to have as a backup and for troubleshooting.  Will need de-immobilising before it can be used. Plenty of ebay services can do that.

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