MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: chafka on November 21, 2015, 05:05:27 pm
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Hi all. Something strange is happening that I haven't noticed on some other cars. I have Golf 5 2005 1.9 and while driving if I release the throttle the front two wheels (discs) are king of bumping backwards for a second, something like chopping the whole smooth ride for a second. This is only happening while using engine braking, when releasing the throttle. Have some of you experienced this thing before?
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That sounds like the front wishbone rear bushes being worn out to me.
M
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That sounds like the front wishbone rear bushes being worn out to me.
M
I had this on my mk4. Same symptoms, it was the wishbone bushes perished.
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Thank you guys, I will check them definitely. Is it hard to change them by myslef?
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It's not an easy task without the right tools that's for certain.
Pressing the bushes out is difficult but easier to push back in.
You may also need a blow torch to burn the outer plastic after cutting the inner rubber out.
I'd let a garage do it if your not mechanically minded not saying your not lol
Forgot to say that if you buy the complete bushes with housing them it'll be a lot easier. http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5-TDI-CADDY-SKODA-OCTAVIA-WISHBONE-BUSH-C623-/220656912349?nav=SEARCH
I recommend that you fit a set of these on as they'll last a lot longer than the oem ones and you'll get less movement and so far so good.
I'm a poly bush addict :jumping:
If you pay for both sets from your ebay basket you'll get £2.90 off :wink:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1374.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fag433%2FSandy1786%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FScreenshot_2015-10-17-22-00-47.png&hash=c9170f18d68de161556443cb102fa5b4f134a7e6)
Thanks
M