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on February 25, 2024, 11:16:50 am
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Re: Tdi 4mo
Last Poster: Vecridorm in Members Rides on Yesterday at 08:53:12 pm
The specs are the following,
Duel climate, heated cloth seats with armrest, fog lights, heated and folding mirrors, Ronal alloys, 4motion gen 2 haldex.
Bkd 16v engine, just done 150k. Runs brilliant, new Dmf + clutch, scrap yard gearbox on 83k fitted.
Re: Gearbox oil suggestions
Last Poster: Vecridorm in How to Guides / Troubleshooting on Yesterday at 07:43:57 pm
The genuine oil is super thin, designed to improve cold shifts, and it is the best stuff for that without question. nbsp However, it'#039s not that cold the UK and with an older box with loads of miles on it, you can get away with aftermarket stuff. Redline gear oils work really well but they'#039re not chea
Re: Mk6 Golf R Swap
Last Poster: pudding in Technical Workshop on Yesterday at 11:57:52 am
Well done, thats quite the retrofit  If you can't find a leaked ELSA wiring diagram source, one of those AutoData type online manuals will probably suffice. They're cheap with a 1 month subscription, which should be enough time to do what you need to do.
Re: WHeel bearing type of noise
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 10:23:46 am
You can hear bad rear bearings if you use a long screwdriver as a stethoscope on the hub knuckle whilst rotating the wheel. It'#039s a whirring noise.
The front bearings you can'#039t check for wear until you remove the CV joint. nbsp If you can hear disc rubbing noises when turning at slow speeds, that kind of does indicate a bad front bearing as it'#039s wobbling about under the s
Re: Cam chain idle 26.5KW
Last Poster: pudding in Mk5 General Area on Yesterday at 10:13:23 am
Yeah that's fine. The important thing is the specified and actual track each other when driving, which they do. Idle doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things, especially if it's only 1KW off -4KW is OK. Normally see -3KW after a change job that drops to -4KW with hot oil, so it's fine.
Re: Thermostat questions
Last Poster: PorkPieBandit in Mk5 General Area on September 06, 2024, 04:56:39 pm
That o-ring should be replaced with the new thermostat......I would fit a genuine one, as it is a time consuming job.
I did mine a couple of months ago with gen parts, but also changed my 2005 plumb
Re: Window Tinting
Last Poster: lazy in Mk5 General Area on September 06, 2024, 09:52:32 am
I think it will look better without the strip in the windscreen.
Nice car it looks pretty original.
Re: Recommendations for Cleaning Products
Last Poster: lazy in Mk5 General Area on September 06, 2024, 09:16:19 am
Thanks. I'#039ve already ordered 303 protectant haven'#039t had a chance to use it yet, I always hated those silicone dash sprays so never used to use anything on the interior. I will order some of the Meguires and Fuchs and try them out. I thought about clay barring but changed my mind. I'#039m going to hand polish it and I saw a professional detailer on YouTube recommend Autoglym ceramic
Re: Coolant hoses
Last Poster: lazy in Mk5 General Area on September 06, 2024, 08:56:40 am
I ordered one of those recently off TPS but unfortunately I won't be able to get you the part number until Monday. I can tell you it was roughly £50 and if you want the plastic adapter that goes through the bulkhead that's roughly an extra £15.
Re: Scratchdoctor Leather care
Last Poster: lazy in Mk5 General Area on September 06, 2024, 08:47:36 am
Because I'm impatient I didn't wait for any replies to my post and ordered some. I was intending to get it done last week but never got round to it, but don't know whether to bother wasting my time now 
Diesel Geek Sigma 5 issues
Last Poster: wetwop in Mk5 General Area on September 05, 2024, 07:48:14 pm
Evening,
I'#039m considering buying a sigma 5 kit from Diesel Geek since most of the engine side bushes are worn after and the stick feels horrible. I'#039ve only seen across the board praise of this kit which I tend to be cautious on because Im far too cynical.
Anyone had any issues with these kits? Found they'#039re not all that great? I have noticed the ECS kit has adjustable
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