MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Serviced my gti, anything else i should do? (common problems)
Post by: phem0r on October 15, 2013, 07:18:38 pm
Hi all

I own a 55 plate mk5 golf gti with stage 1 revo map & panel filter, everything else is stock. The car has done 58k miles and below are all the service items/parts changed before i bought it (i've owned the car for 1 year now)

vw interval service @ 12k
vw interval service @ 23k
vw interval service plus air filter @ 30k
Bonnet lock pin switch after fault appeared
Cambelt, tensioners, waterpump & coolant @ 37k
vw interval service @42k
Oil change & filter, front & rear pads & discs replaced @ 48k

I bought the car just after the 48k service and i have recently just done all of the following

Replaced air intake as some of it was missing..
ECT sensor
Lower arm bushes, front right & left
Aircon regas (think my aircon is buggered tbh)
Diverter Valve - latest revision
PCV Vavle, gasket & hoses - latest revision
Green cotton panel filter
Spark plugs - latest revision
Coil packs - latest revision
Pollen filter
Oil change & filter
Gear box oil change

I have the engine coolant to drain and top up but apart from that does anyone else have any suggestions of items that should either be topped up or parts that are prone to failure which i should replace before they go boom?

Any info is appreciated :happy2:
Title: Re: Serviced my gti, anything else i should do? (common problems)
Post by: doylebros on October 15, 2013, 07:23:54 pm
This would be top of my list for the cost

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,8339.0.html
Title: Re: Serviced my gti, anything else i should do? (common problems)
Post by: dandav1985 on October 15, 2013, 07:25:54 pm
I would change the gearbox oil at 60000miles, i've just done mine worth doing IMO.

Cheers Dan
Title: Re: Serviced my gti, anything else i should do? (common problems)
Post by: doylebros on October 15, 2013, 07:30:23 pm
Also at no cost to you I would chase the dealers and see if your coil packs are on the FOC replacement champagne!
Title: Re: Serviced my gti, anything else i should do? (common problems)
Post by: phem0r on October 15, 2013, 07:34:40 pm
Quote from: doylebros on October 15, 2013, 07:23:54 pm
This would be top of my list for the cost

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,8339.0.html

Perfect, this is what i'm after :happy2:

Quote from: dandav1985 on October 15, 2013, 07:25:54 pm
I would change the gearbox oil at 60000miles, i've just done mine worth doing IMO.

Cheers Dan

Cheers Dan, replaced the gearbox oil as part of my recent work, feels smoother!

Quote from: doylebros on October 15, 2013, 07:30:23 pm
Also at no cost to you I would chase the dealers and see if your coil packs are on the FOC replacement champagne!

I've been reading about this, unfortunately i read it all too late as i replaced all 4 as part of the recent work
Title: Re: Serviced my gti, anything else i should do? (common problems)
Post by: doylebros on October 15, 2013, 07:49:22 pm
Sorry about the coil packs suggestion, should of paid more attention to your post! :rolleye:


This is interesting to read if your keen on keeping on top of you motor

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,68442.0.html

Another simple job which could save you a lot of hassle and money!
Title: Re: Serviced my gti, anything else i should do? (common problems)
Post by: phem0r on October 15, 2013, 08:08:44 pm
Quote from: doylebros on October 15, 2013, 07:49:22 pm
Sorry about the coil packs suggestion, should of paid more attention to your post! :rolleye:


This is interesting to read if your keen on keeping on top of you motor

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,68442.0.html

Another simple job which could save you a lot of hassle and money!

Yea i'm all for keeping on top of my motor so may well does this, would be good to at least see how crappy it is inside as well

Thanks dude
Title: Re: Serviced my gti, anything else i should do? (common problems)
Post by: sub39h on October 16, 2013, 02:25:28 pm
no mention of brake fluid - i would certainly change that if you haven't done in the last year and there's no mention of it in the old paperwork. won't cause a fault but good routine maintenance.

other than that the cam follower and the fuel filter would be the only other things to be done as part of routine(ish) servicing.
Title: Re: Serviced my gti, anything else i should do? (common problems)
Post by: phem0r on October 16, 2013, 02:58:52 pm
Quote from: sub39h on October 16, 2013, 02:25:28 pm
no mention of brake fluid - i would certainly change that if you haven't done in the last year and there's no mention of it in the old paperwork. won't cause a fault but good routine maintenance.

other than that the cam follower and the fuel filter would be the only other things to be done as part of routine(ish) servicing.

Nice one :happy2: i'll look into those. Is the fuel filter located in the fuel pump?
Title: Re: Serviced my gti, anything else i should do? (common problems)
Post by: sub39h on October 16, 2013, 03:25:19 pm
just after the fuel tank i believe. it's changed from under the car iirc
Title: Re: Serviced my gti, anything else i should do? (common problems)
Post by: doylebros on October 16, 2013, 05:19:36 pm
Don't break the fuel pipe clips to the filter as there not sold separately (fuel line replacement) !
Title: Re: Serviced my gti, anything else i should do? (common problems)
Post by: phem0r on October 16, 2013, 05:23:28 pm
I'm guessing would become costly and a pain in the ass :)
Title: Re: Serviced my gti, anything else i should do? (common problems)
Post by: doylebros on October 16, 2013, 05:34:36 pm
Quote from: phem0r on October 16, 2013, 05:23:28 pm
I'm guessing would become costly and a pain in the ass :)

Very much so and it's simple job really, they sell a special tool but it's not need just take your time.

There's a good how to I'll see if I can find it for you!