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Mk5 General Area / Re: Should I replace my turbo? *Attached picture*

« Last post by ZoliWorks on May 09, 2024, 10:31:19 pm »

p0299 can be a cracked turbo, fissured pcv or diverter valve. In my case, my turbo had the exact same crack as yours and was underboosting a solid 0.4bar throughout the powerband. I've replaced it with a K04 now but the turbo housing was cracked around the wastegate and the CHRA failed. The hot side blades are all scratched up and the propeller has play in every direction. Plus there was a lot of oil in the intake. I'll attach some pictures tomorrow.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: 62% insurance increase anyone?

« Last post by Lewo on May 09, 2024, 09:48:23 pm »

I was surprised at a relatively cheap quote this year.  With mods decalred through Flux I'm paying £550.  I ran a comparethemarket to see what I'd get without the (very small number) of mods, and it was £350.  All cheaper than last year.

For context I'm 36, have about 14years NCB, an SP30 to declare, but live in a BD (bradford) postcode, albiet in a nice area the BD prefix puts the price up. Greenlight wouldn't even quote me.

Who did you go with on Compare?

Well I insured through flux to keep it all above board. The cheap quote on compare was through ageas... Incidentally they're the same people who underwrite my flux policy.

Thanks, will bear them in mind.
Esure have emailed saying there was an error in the renewal and will send out a new one....see what they come up with now lol.
I still think it's a 'kin racket.

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Mk5 General Area / Should I replace my turbo? *Attached picture*

« Last post by Reeceyy on May 09, 2024, 07:38:07 pm »

Should I replace my turbo?? Looks to have a crack in it although the car is still boosting well. I do have a p0299 code popping up too with an oil leak that I'm not sure that could be related to this.

Let me know :)

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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Re: Mk5 gti code p0299

« Last post by Reeceyy on May 09, 2024, 01:37:38 pm »

I also have the p0299 code. Ive just noticed that i have the hairline crack on the turbo, exhaust side too. Still boost well the car and theres no strange whistles. The problem with my car is that its also leaking oil badly and im still not sure where its coming from. Is yours leaking oil too?

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Mk5 General Area / Re: 62% insurance increase anyone?

« Last post by TheBALDpuma on May 09, 2024, 01:00:51 pm »

I was surprised at a relatively cheap quote this year.  With mods decalred through Flux I'm paying £550.  I ran a comparethemarket to see what I'd get without the (very small number) of mods, and it was £350.  All cheaper than last year.

For context I'm 36, have about 14years NCB, an SP30 to declare, but live in a BD (bradford) postcode, albiet in a nice area the BD prefix puts the price up. Greenlight wouldn't even quote me.

Who did you go with on Compare?

Well I insured through flux to keep it all above board. The cheap quote on compare was through ageas... Incidentally they're the same people who underwrite my flux policy.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: MK5 GTI - Just completely died whilst driving!

« Last post by GreigC on May 09, 2024, 12:34:33 pm »

Turned out to be RELAY B1 under the dashboard (under the steering wheel)




£20 from TPS.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: 62% insurance increase anyone?

« Last post by Lewo on May 09, 2024, 10:09:07 am »

@fakie good prices but not really a like for like insurance situation!

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Mk5 General Area / Re: 62% insurance increase anyone?

« Last post by Lewo on May 09, 2024, 10:07:33 am »

I was surprised at a relatively cheap quote this year.  With mods decalred through Flux I'm paying £550.  I ran a comparethemarket to see what I'd get without the (very small number) of mods, and it was £350.  All cheaper than last year.

For context I'm 36, have about 14years NCB, an SP30 to declare, but live in a BD (bradford) postcode, albiet in a nice area the BD prefix puts the price up. Greenlight wouldn't even quote me.

Who did you go with on Compare?

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Mk5 General Area / Re: 62% insurance increase anyone?

« Last post by TheBALDpuma on May 08, 2024, 04:08:12 pm »

I was surprised at a relatively cheap quote this year.  With mods decalred through Flux I'm paying £550.  I ran a comparethemarket to see what I'd get without the (very small number) of mods, and it was £350.  All cheaper than last year.

For context I'm 36, have about 14years NCB, an SP30 to declare, but live in a BD (bradford) postcode, albiet in a nice area the BD prefix puts the price up. Greenlight wouldn't even quote me.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: MK5 GTI - Just completely died whilst driving!

« Last post by bacillus on May 08, 2024, 02:57:31 pm »

there is a 433 relay behind the cubby box but can't say if the car has more than one...