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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Re: Help! Need this broken line identified

« Last post by Gull on Today at 10:01:08 pm »

Welcome to the forum! 

Looks suspiciously like the charcoal canister line. Possibly broken off at the canister end.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mk5 GT impossible tapping noise

« Last post by Von on Today at 01:15:23 pm »

UPDATE: So I have replaced the timing belt system, and the tapping isnt gone, but something i believe i forgot to mention, last time i checked the oil filter there appeared to be some silicone bits stuck to it, i believe the previous owner did some shady repairing with silicone and it ended up in the engine, so we went and checked the oil pump, which seems to be clogged, weird, because the oil pressure test was fine, now im going back and replacing the oil pump and the piston rod bearings.
Also, genuine question, since my turbo is pretty much done for, would a bigger turbo be an easy upgrade, or am i gonna have to replace injectors and so on?

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

« Last post by MKVASMR on Yesterday at 09:46:16 pm »

I had the same issue a couple of weeks ago. Checked the DV, PCV, N75 Valve, checked the fuel trims (hoses etc…). Ended up being a cracked turbo exhaust side. It was a hairline, but after replacing it all was good. Not saying that that’s the issue in your case, just something to be aware of. Start by checking the boost hoses, if they are oily it could mean that here is a leak. Specially where they connect to the intercooler. Next I would check the DV and after that the PCV. If you have a way to log the MAF, do that and multiply the g/s (I think) from engine live data, channel 02. Should be around 160 I think. Is the car tuned? It can throw the same fault code when it’s tuned. But if it goes well I wouldn’t really give it much attention.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Seat fabric / cover

« Last post by Birchy on Yesterday at 06:45:03 pm »

I've been told by an upholsterer that the stitching is different (weaker?) on the airbag side compared to the other side so you should state that when selling really.

Definitely good info…I will check the inside of the cover to confirm this.

Thanks!

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Members Rides / Re: Very budget track build

« Last post by Clarkj93 on Yesterday at 04:59:44 pm »

Sneak peak today. Went in for a seat fitting so they can weld in the seat mounts in the best location for me. Unfortunately I took terrible photos but looks great so far. Tubing is as close to the chassis as possible, welds look beautiful and the bends are super smooth rather than sharp and weak. Still lots to do of little jobs but the big job is done, need to start working out my paint strategy now. If I lived somewhere hot I would probably leave it as its a shame to cover up such lovely welds and beefy looking steel tubing, but as with everything here it will rust...







I have seen a couple of mk5's out there with the tubing welded to the floor instead of rear turrets which seems either a massive oversight or juts a cheaper/easier way to do it. Not sure why you would leave the opportunity to link the rear turrets together and attach the cage to a stronger parter of the car as opposed to what I presume it double skinned flat sheet steel..

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Seat fabric / cover

« Last post by mjmallia on Yesterday at 03:53:42 pm »

As above

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Seat fabric / cover

« Last post by Lewo on Yesterday at 03:41:46 pm »

I've been told by an upholsterer that the stitching is different (weaker?) on the airbag side compared to the other side so you should state that when selling really.

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Other VAG / Re: GVKs Scirocco GT TDi

« Last post by GVK on Yesterday at 11:16:30 am »

So,went to Cadwell park on Sunday to watch the racing, it was a wash out and car parks were water logged! When I went to leave got stuck on the wet grass and tried turning ESP off to help traction. No beuno! No matter what I did with the button it wouldn't turn off.

Had a look on eBay for a button and it was a minefield, from a Chineseum special for £8.95 to  Lithuanian seller advertising them for over £60! So I went to local VW dealer Crowsons of Spalding and got a genuine VW one for £35. The design has been replaced to one with a skidding car rather than the ESP OFF text, replaced in 2011.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: sorts cat to decat without tune?

« Last post by GVK on Yesterday at 03:46:54 am »

Can't see why not... you'll just get an engine light on probably with p0420 code for cat efficiency.

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Mk5 General Area / sorts cat to decat without tune?

« Last post by 9MAK on Yesterday at 01:53:34 am »

Hi, would i be able to decat my stage 2 r tech eddy and then drive it to r tech to get tuned out?