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on October 25, 2024, 09:29:59 am
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Unknown coolant pipe
Last Poster: orkano in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on Today at 11:22:45 am
I recently changed my slam panel on my mk5 gti and about a day later got a coolant leak from the radiator fan eating away on one of the coolant pipes. I'#039ve looked everywhere and cannot find a diagram relating to it or what part number it is in order to replace the pipe. The closest thing I have is a part number for an adapter, which is 323220, that connects 2 other pipes to it. In


Re: Engine tapping/ ticking noise. Video enclosed
Last Poster: mjmallia in Mk5 General Area on Today at 09:44:44 am
Rattling cam chain due to wear of the tensioner etc or a broken seal ring in the casing to me


Re: LPFP drop-in pump replacement...decision time. DW65v vs HFP by Quantum.
Last Poster: Doomhand in Mk5 General Area on Today at 02:44:56 am
Damn, I wish Torqbyte had the PM4 when I got the PM3. Or maybe the PM4 '#039was'#039 available and I just didn'#039t know it could do the same as the PM3 but also '#039ELIMINATES'#039 the oem PWM/controller and can run two LPFP'#039s without the need to run the second pump off of the boost. Yes, both APR and GIAC ha


OIL LEAK help! Turbo covered in oil
Last Poster: Saaim124 in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 01:40:45 pm
Below you can see I have an oil leak? Any ideas where anyone thinks it’s coming from drops down all the way to the bottom and leaks. I’ve added as many pics from areas surrounding the turbo.


ADVICE NEEDED! OIL LEAK?, turbo covered in oil, pics below. Help needed
Last Poster: Saaim124 in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 01:28:21 pm
Hi everyone
I’ve got a mk5 gti 07 plate and I’ve noticed I’ve got an oil leak as there’s little puddles under my car. I’ve narrowed the leak down to someone where near the turbo not sure if it’s the actual turbo leaking or something else. Ive added some pics below and any help would be nice.
Pretty sure it’s not the cover gasket that’s leaking.


Re: Cam Chain & Tensioner
Last Poster: mjmallia in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 11:29:05 am
Looks like it. You just need to pick the best one out of the two middle sized seals that fits your pump.......so expect to have one extra


Re: What did you and your MKV do today?
Last Poster: mjmallia in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 08:48:06 am
Yes the exhaust tips are def a lot cleaner after a week, as mine too used to get very sooted up.

Fuel economy has def increased, but unsure how much exactly in the last coupe of weeks.

What I have noticed is that I usually have about a 1/4 of a tank of fuel at the end of a week consistently (stick £30 in and it bumps it to about 3/4 full, but last weekend noti


Re: GTI Track Car - Manual, Wavetrack Diff, Caged, Polycarbs, KO4, DB9 Brakes, METH
Last Poster: shannon-ob in Members Rides on November 12, 2024, 02:44:55 pm
Engine was chucked back in as a dummy engine to mount the manifold and turbo (pulsar G25-660) and dummy wastegate.




Custom wing
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Re: GTI cam adjuster/phaser wear - ALL DONE ✔️
Last Poster: mjmallia in Mk5 General Area on November 12, 2024, 01:29:05 pm
I used to work at the VW HQ and know all the guys (some are good friends) at the local TPS where I live, so that is my access to them these days


Re: 01309 Power steering control module
Last Poster: terrier in Mk5 General Area on November 10, 2024, 04:35:43 pm
Hi, i have a code for power steering control module the fault doesn’t clear and i also have stiff steering no lights on dash and esp works.
Use the search function It helped me :happy2:https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,111188.0.html


Re: Starting and EPC light
Last Poster: ZoliWorks in Mk5 General Area on November 09, 2024, 10:34:18 pm
Hey, at least you have a lead now. Replacing the windshield wipers on these cars is a pain but if you wanna see real pain, try doing it on an Audi A4 B7. You either remove the ecu and it'#039s case or you have a friend bend it and pray to god it doesnt break since it'#039s a 20 year old plastic. You need to wiggle that sh*t around for at least 30 minutes to take it out but funny enough,


Re: Complete loss of fuel pressure after spirited driving
Last Poster: ZoliWorks in Mk5 General Area on November 09, 2024, 08:06:32 pm
Funny thing, forgot to mention. After turning the car off and letting it sit, I can hear droplets noise coming from the fuel tank, as if fuel would be trickling back. Mostly notable after medium to hard driving. My money is on the pump being the culprit cause I'#039ve heard it having issues. Been meaning to replace it since half a year ago but always found something more "quotimportant"quot


Re: GTI Grill re-paint
Last Poster: stealthwolf in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on November 09, 2024, 04:49:19 pm
How did you remove the central lower grill?


Re: Forum Donations 2024/2025
Last Poster: dazza in Announcements on November 09, 2024, 09:53:04 am


Re: 2007 MK5 GTI
Last Poster: bacillus in Mk5 General Area on November 08, 2024, 07:17:44 pm
Whose map is it? For 260-280bhp it should have a stage 2 map that usually codes out the lambda light. A vcds scan should tell you the issue.
Also be aware that the car will fail a MOT if it has a decat.


Re: Engine jerking causes?
Last Poster: deltawing in Mk5 General Area on November 07, 2024, 10:21:12 pm
Could be the subframe bolts are bent\loose causing a shift

I had the same issue, I replaced the two upper engine mounts (lemforder) plus the new revised dog bone mount (VW) and powerflex inserts in the top 2 and 034motorsport inserts (upper and lower inserts) in the lower mount.

It made a bit of difference but nothing amazing. I then had fitted the 034motorspo


Re: AWD / Quattrro Conversion
Last Poster: raj in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on November 04, 2024, 08:06:16 pm
how did you get on Deutsch Boy?


Re: Help with intake leak code
Last Poster: GVK in Mk5 General Area on November 03, 2024, 12:30:51 pm
Smoke test if you can get it done locally


Re: Engine Coolant Temp Sensor on Radiator Outlet
Last Poster: Teegti in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on November 02, 2024, 09:03:00 pm
Hi, having the p2185 code come up on my golf. Unfortunately that link isn’t working. Any help or advice would be really appreciated.

Thanks!


DSG Service Costs?
Last Poster: jsklair in Mk5 General Area on November 01, 2024, 02:05:44 pm
Getting to that time in the service schedule...

What is the current going rate people are paying for the DSG service?

Any recommendations for specialists in the East Berkshire/West London area?

Shoutbox

Rare Audi & Mercedes 18" Alloys
£1000.00
Location: Amersham
Postage: £65.00
Delivery or Collection

PLEASE READ THIS AD IN DETAIL

I have for sale 2 complete sets of genuine Audi + Mercedes alloy wheels. THE PRICES ARE £1000 FOR EACH COMPLETE SET CONSISTING OF 4 WHEELS. These wheels will fit the MK5 and other platforms in the VAG range.

PLEASE SEE BELOW WHEEL SPECIFICATION

MERCEDES SEGIN:
5X112 STUD PATTERN
8JX18
ET44
PART NO: A2204012502
FULLY REFURBISHED, NO WELDS, NO BUCKLED, NO DAMAGE.
PRICE: £1000.00

AUDI A8 W12 MONOBLOCKS:
5X112 STUD PATTERN
8JX18
ET48
FULLY REFURBISHED, NO WELDS, NO BUCKLED, NO DAMAGE.
PRICE: £1000.00

I'm not on this platform very often, having sold my Golf, so drop me a call/text for any further details/pictures. PHONE NUMBER-07772480088
Ford transit connect van
£1500.00
Location: Dl104pd
Collection Only

Ford transit connect van for sale 56 reg
Full mot
1.8 diesel engine
4 recently new tyres
Cam belt done
New clutch and cylinder
New engine mounts
New gear box  mounts
New osf drive shaft..
Polished and cleaned up the head lights and fitted performance head light bulbs
6 owners
Rear boarded out
In our ownership been very light work carrying laundry
Starts first time in the mornings even during winter months...
Advised osf roll bar link..on mot
..
Note on the bonnet the lacquer is peeling of
£1500 ono
0735 9456550
Mk6 GTI OEM full exhaust
£200.00
Location: Lincoln LN1
Collection Only

Full mk6 GTI OEM cat back exhaust.

Removed at approx. 35k miles from my own car.

In good condition as low mileage would suggest.


£200
Collection. Lincoln Ln1
KW ST shocks & springs 20mm drop
£325.00
Location: Folkestone, Kent.
Postage: £20.00
Delivery or Collection

KW ST shocks & springs 20mm drop for a mk5 VW Golf Gti.
Used for under 6k miles.
Putting car back to standard.
Collection or Postage extra.
Can deliver locally for petrol money.
FOLKESTONE, KENT.
£325
Edition 30 Rear Valance -Pearl Black (Genuine Part)
£80.00
Location: Manchester
Collection Only

For Sale is my old Pearl Black Edition 30 rear valance. This clips into the upper section of your rear bumper.
This was removed from my golf due someone backing into me at low speed causing surface cracks. (they offered to pay for a new valance)

The surface cracks are around the the number plate area which I've tried to photo the best i can.

The exhaust surround has been bonded back on by the body shop after an encounter with a high kerb a few years ago.

There are storage scratches on the paintwork so will need respraying. You will also need a towing eye cover.

All clips to clip the valance upper bumper section are intact and there is no sign of warping.

This is a genuine valance and was fitted to my ED30 from the factory.
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