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Mk5 General Area / Re: Temp not exceeding 70 degrees.

« Last post by Jons1001 on Today at 06:59:36 am »

Yes sounds like the main thermostat needs replacing. Had the same on mine (also a Japan import) and did both the main thermostat and inline thermostat for peace of mind. I think if it never gets to temp it’s the main and if it gets up to temp but very slowly it’s the inline.

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Mk5 General Area / Temp not exceeding 70 degrees.

« Last post by epnaughton@yahoo.com on Yesterday at 07:49:25 pm »

Hello everyone 👋🏻

Recently imported a MK5 GTI from Japan.

Took it out for its first spin after waiting 4 months for it. Drove for approx 20miles and noticed the temperature gauge did not exceed 70 degrees.
I’m thinking it may be the thermostat that needs replacing.

Not sure if it matters but fans are blowing very hot and cold when selected!

Any advice would be hugely appreciated!

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Members Rides / Re: Edition 30 powered by RBS

« Last post by RBS on Yesterday at 10:08:57 am »

Yesterday started with the right front one…












Finishing it this afternoon👍🏻
Is a massive difference😅👍🏻

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Members Rides / Re: Edition 30 powered by RBS

« Last post by RBS on Yesterday at 10:05:12 am »

And all new shiny bits & bats😎

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Members Rides / Re: Edition 30 powered by RBS

« Last post by RBS on Yesterday at 10:03:03 am »

A bit of cleaning & lubricating…

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Members Rides / Re: Edition 30 powered by RBS

« Last post by RBS on Yesterday at 10:01:23 am »

The rear is a bit different now….
Last time it looked like this😅

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Slight loss of power after driving for an hour

« Last post by ZoliWorks on Yesterday at 08:27:37 am »

That code was likely the fuel pump control module, but it's a good thing you sorted it out. While at it, I'd also replace the fuel filter. Go for UFI 6.6bar as it's an OEM manufacturer for half the price. Legit got an OEM filter and it came with the exact same text and markings as the UFI filter, except it had a VW part number and logo on it for 3x the price..

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Slight loss of power after driving for an hour

« Last post by lazy on Yesterday at 06:26:01 am »

Also a fault code that has been on the car since I got it has gone now. The code was P129F low pressure fuel pressure too high. I'd changed the sensor on the hpfp when I first got the car and it didn't fix it, but I thought it was running ok so didn't bother trying anything else.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Cold start issues - LPFP, HPFP, Injectors replacement - Results

« Last post by dennis10 on March 24, 2025, 05:11:08 pm »

I mean the vacuum pump seals - seems to have done the trick for me.  I think it is a pretty sensitive engine with regards vacuum etc.

I actually tried to check and replace the 3 plastic o'rings on the VVT housing myself on the weekend because I have an ongoing slight idle misfire.  I also needed to replace the cam cover gasket too - Annoyingly I didn't get the whole job done, I just couldnt get the housing cover off of the VVT/timing chain area.  I started to button it back up and consulted my guide again and realised that I had left 1 black bolt in the housing at the bottom and had removed a silver bolt that was right next to it in an area with no visibility, thinking I'd taken out the right one.  Only realised my mistake after buttoning most of it back up, but the day was getting long and I'd had enough so I gave up - something for another day.  At least it should be a shorter job in the future as I don't need to remove the cam cover again to do this job.  Good luck with yours!

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Mk5 General Area / Re: New member edition 30 questions

« Last post by Ryan Edition 30 on March 24, 2025, 08:39:53 am »

Thanks again mate I have the same amount was just incase it would take more due to removing the sump thanks again mate used fuel cleaner in the car over the weekend and touch wood no hesitations as yet


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