MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: JR.303 on February 03, 2020, 12:33:59 pm

Title: New bits, new car.
Post by: JR.303 on February 03, 2020, 12:33:59 pm

Well the dv valve made a big difference, now new rubber on the front, a new thermostat and a pcv valve and it's a new car again.
The tyres are Vredestein satins which are dead quiet and grip like mad and have stopped a lot of wheelspin.
The engine heats up to 90 very quickly and the power delivery is much smoother.
I might not even get it mapped now.........or should I?
It is so much more fun than when I bought it a few months ago.

Title: Re: New bits, new car.
Post by: kam760 on February 04, 2020, 04:08:19 am

Definitely get it mapped  :happy2:

Out of curiosity, how much did the thermostat cost to change? Need mine doing soon!

Title: Re: New bits, new car.
Post by: JR.303 on February 04, 2020, 07:12:18 am

Quote from: kam760 on February 04, 2020, 04:08:19 am

Definitely get it mapped  :happy2:

Out of curiosity, how much did the thermostat cost to change? Need mine doing soon!

I don't know mate as there was other work done and I havn't had the bill yet. Apparently it's a bit off a pain to get to.
 Get a genuine one though.
Its worth doing as the ecu isn't getting the correct temp sent to it and will put too much fuel in the mix, which is not good.

Title: Re: New bits, new car.
Post by: imprezzaworks on February 04, 2020, 12:38:52 pm

Quote from: kam760 on February 04, 2020, 04:08:19 am

Definitely get it mapped  :happy2:

Out of curiosity, how much did the thermostat cost to change? Need mine doing soon!

Parts and probably a couple of hours labour.

I paid £95 supplied and fitted but work in the car trade.