MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: I have a dead gti
Post by: Guv on March 20, 2010, 10:52:08 pm

First of all im new so just like to say hi .

I have just rebuilt a damaged 2005 golf gti that had a front end crash . now shes sat there looking all nice and shiney ive got a big problem which is worrying me .

Went to start her up yesterday and nothing :( all i get is the click it tryed to start once and nothing else totaly dead . the starter motor started to get warm and start to smell bad so stopped yesterday so today took the starter motor off gave it a lil service fitted it back and the same AGAIN by this point getting annoyed so got the tapping stick out and tryed the tapping the starter motor trick and nope nothing apart from a lil bit of smoke from the starter motor :(

so then tryed the rocking the car in gear trick to see if the belt moved  while doing it and it didnt budge .

now im stuck for ideas the only other thing im going to try tomorrow is taking the starter motor off again and rocking the car in gear that way to see if its the start motor sticking .

this car hasnt been started in a year and the engine wasnt damaged or hit in the crash . so if any one can think of any thing or halp in any way id be very greatfull . thanks

Title: Re: I have a dead gti
Post by: QD MBE on March 20, 2010, 11:05:40 pm

Starter or engine is seized.
 :sad1:

Title: Re: I have a dead gti
Post by: Guv on March 20, 2010, 11:08:10 pm

thats what im hoping fingers crossed nice and cheap fix LOL

Title: Re: I have a dead gti
Post by: john_o on March 20, 2010, 11:18:11 pm

if the cars been sitting its entirely possible the rings are rusted to the cylinders.
you may consider pulling the plugs out and pouring something in there to loosen it for a few days first, then trying to get the cylinders  move by rocking car with engine in gear.

you want to be pretty sure its ok before attempting a 'proper' start  :happy2:

you should also actuate the clutch while rocking the car in gear  to confirm the gearbox isnt the problem (rather then engine)

Title: Re: I have a dead gti
Post by: Guv on March 21, 2010, 11:55:29 am

you have just reminded me saying gearbox . my clutch master cylinder is broken do you think this could lock every thing up ?

Title: Re: I have a dead gti
Post by: john_o on March 21, 2010, 09:49:18 pm

only if you have it in gear... :happy2:

Title: Re: I have a dead gti
Post by: Guv on March 21, 2010, 09:55:39 pm

spent couple of hours on her today and no luck with the starter motor off every thing is still locked up cant even turn her over by hand stuck soild . so i dismantled the front of the car incase the engine has to come out .

tomorrow jobs is to take timing belt off and then see if i can move the cams and crank on there own and see if the water pump hasnt locked up .

dreading it incase i have to get another engine  :sad1:

Title: Re: I have a dead gti
Post by: john_o on March 21, 2010, 10:01:36 pm

I assume you have definitely confirmed the car can be moved with it in neutral ? (thereby ruling out gearbox/other drivetrain)

Title: Re: I have a dead gti
Post by: Guv on March 21, 2010, 10:03:24 pm

yup i can push her no probs and put her in any gear

Title: Re: I have a dead gti
Post by: john_o on March 21, 2010, 10:09:31 pm

cool, let us know how you get on  :happy2:
most things are salvageable  :happy2:

Title: Re: I have a dead gti
Post by: Guv on March 23, 2010, 07:34:11 pm

Bad news today  :sad1: very annoyed bottom end and turbo are seized im gutted so i now need another engine and turbo  :sad1:

Title: Re: I have a dead gti
Post by: Hurdy on March 23, 2010, 07:51:38 pm

Hmmmmmmmm, Ed30/S3/TTS engine upgrade Guv?

I may know a man who can :wink:

Title: Re: I have a dead gti
Post by: Guv on March 23, 2010, 09:35:21 pm

i just need to find an engine for the right money my friend i can fit it myself  :happy2: