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Title: Preventative maintenance before having Stage 1 remap...
Post by: Welshman Adam on October 30, 2013, 04:59:02 pm

Hi all,

I'll keep it simple, I'm looking at having my ED30 remapped in the New Year.  She's nearly on 70,000 miles - what should I consider replacing beforehand?

Off the top of my head I'm thinking DV, perhaps the cam follower? 

Any advice appreciated.

Cheers,

Adam

Title: Re: Preventative maintenance before having Stage 1 remap...
Post by: wilmott1980 on October 30, 2013, 05:27:08 pm

I would definitely check both of them and perhaps check the seals on the intercooler hoses.

Title: Re: Preventative maintenance before having Stage 1 remap...
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 30, 2013, 06:06:36 pm

Quote from: wilmott1980 on October 30, 2013, 05:27:08 pm

I would definitely check both of them and perhaps check the seals on the intercooler hoses.

^^ sound advice

Defo check PCV, DV, cam follower and if they haven't been changed for a while: spark plugs  :happy2:

Title: Re: Preventative maintenance before having Stage 1 remap...
Post by: Homer on October 30, 2013, 06:39:30 pm

Is there a DIY guide on checking seals on the intercooler?

Title: Re: Preventative maintenance before having Stage 1 remap...
Post by: trs888 on October 30, 2013, 07:02:27 pm

Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on October 30, 2013, 06:06:36 pm

Quote from: wilmott1980 on October 30, 2013, 05:27:08 pm

I would definitely check both of them and perhaps check the seals on the intercooler hoses.

^^ sound advice

Defo check PCV, DV, cam follower and if they haven't been changed for a while: spark plugs  :happy2:

+1

Title: Re: Preventative maintenance before having Stage 1 remap...
Post by: Welshman Adam on October 31, 2013, 06:30:00 am

Cheers all.

I changed the PCV a few weeks ago. DV is the original one, so I'll do that.

Cam follower is a little beyond my expertise. Rough cost to have it done by a garage?

Plugs are about a year old and have done 10K.

Title: Re: Preventative maintenance before having Stage 1 remap...
Post by: bigeyd on October 31, 2013, 06:54:55 am

Quote from: Welshman Adam on October 31, 2013, 06:30:00 am

Cam follower is a little beyond my expertise. Rough cost to have it done by a garage?

Half an hours work,don't ask VW they will have your pants down

Title: Re: Preventative maintenance before having Stage 1 remap...
Post by: Tortaruga on October 31, 2013, 08:34:51 am

Quote from: voorhees on October 31, 2013, 06:54:55 am

don't ask VW they will have your pants down

:grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Preventative maintenance before having Stage 1 remap...
Post by: alexmccabe on October 31, 2013, 08:56:06 am

Get a smoke test to make sure there are no leaks in your boost system.

Title: Re: Preventative maintenance before having Stage 1 remap...
Post by: Welshman Adam on October 31, 2013, 09:39:56 am

In comparison to changing the PCV, how difficult is it to change the cam follower?  I found the PCV to be pretty easy once I got the air box out of the way. 

Title: Re: Preventative maintenance before having Stage 1 remap...
Post by: flashp on October 31, 2013, 12:32:04 pm

Whoever you've chosen to do the work for you should be well aware of what needs checking. They should want to avoid putting you or your car at risk and possible reprocussions relating to increased load on mechanical components.

For instance, they may ask about your servicing regime if they are not your servicing agent, they should carry out an ECU scan, check your brakes & tyres. Everything you depend on to be safe and your car to be mechanicaly sound should be reviewed.

If they don't make what you feel are sensible recomendations or observations regarding your car then find another tuning agent.  :happy2:

Incidentally, you'll be very close to needing a cam belt change by then I would imagine.