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[Trav Turbo]

Hello everyone I got myself a 57 plate Golf gti in black. I'm looking at changing the Cam follower & wondering how hard a job is it?

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[MateyGuv]

Welcome mate 
Here is a great guide for you to look at, most things are covered somewhere on the forum - the search feature is really useful resource 

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

[ducman77]

Welcome

Sorry I'm not that familiar with the U.K. Registration system so I don't know what year model a 57 plate is?

The reason the year is relevant is that on some early cars the fuel pump has a banjo bolt on the bottom.

The bolt is hard to access and requires a triple square bit (which you will need a set of anyways now that you're a proud VW owner ) to remove.

If your pump has a banjo bolt changing the cam follower could take 35-60mins depending on the size of your hands, the degree of your patience and a good dollop of blind luck

If your pump has no banjo bolt it's WAY easier and some people (not me cos I'm a cack handed numpty) can change a follower in 10-15mins

Either way it's definitely a DIY and it's not too daunting at all. Some good YouTube vids you could have a look at.

HTH
Dave

[stuart-88]

57 plate means from September 2007 on wards to March 2008. You should have the later revised fitting so you won't have to worry about swearing or wanting to set fire to your car  too much when you replace it 

[ducman77]

57 plate means from September 2007 on wards to March 2008. You should have the later revised fitting so you won't have to worry about swearing or wanting to set fire to your car  too much when you replace it 

Ha, ha. So true

[Trav Turbo]

Thanks for your help guys. How often do they need changing?

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[ducman77]

Thanks for your help guys. How often do they need changing?

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Standard car - not that often. Maybe 30K miles?

Tuned car - more often - Maybe 20K miles?

Highly tuned car - some people replace at every service!

Now, in fairness I just made those intervals up based on what I've seen others do

Perhaps someone who actually knows what they're talking about will be along soon to give you a more exact (and correct ) answer

[Trav Turbo]

Ok. I'm gonna get mine mapped. Just sourcing parts first & sort out usual common failure things before map lol

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[ducman77]

Ok. I'm gonna get mine mapped. Just sourcing parts first & sort out usual common failure things before map lol

That's exactly what I did before stage1 Map. Definitely a good idea

[Optimistictim]

Hey all.. I'm also a new owner of a MK5 GTI and it's an absolutely fantastic car and one I want to look after. It has 90k miles however sounds great and the DSG is super smooth.

It's slightly older than the OP - 05 plate. Does this mean it has the banjo fitting?

Does anyone have a recommendation on a tool kit to get for general maintenance? I just don't want to get one of those 3 million piece tool kits for 99p that's no good!

Is there any other essential maintenance that I should do? I'm sure I will find useful info as I review previous threads!

Thanks
Tim



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[ducman77]

Hi Tim,
Welcome and enjoy your GTI!!

Most likely you do have a banjo bolt. You'll see it at the bottom of the fuel pump with a metal fuel line attached.

Tool wise a good ratchet set is very handy. There's a very good 1/4 inch set from Halfords which I've used about a gazillion times over the years for all the smaller jobs (battery, hose clamps etc etc)  see this link...

http://www.halfords.ie/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-30-piece-socket-set-1-4

Then a decent 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch ratchet set is invaluable for the bigger jobs.

A torque wrench is required for most jobs as VW have torque settings for just about every bolt. You need a torque wrench that will go as low as 25nm (for an oil service for example) and as high as 110nm (subframe bolts).

Vital tools for VW ownership specifically are Torx bit screwdrivers and triple square sockets. See links....

https://www.amazon.co.uk/extra-long-torx-screwdriver-AT413/dp/B00CL6H6TO

http://m.ebay.com/itm/351778118221

You'll need these ALL the time when working on VW's.

Service items worth considering for an 05 GTI...

PCV assembly
Cam Follower
Diverter valve

Loads of topics on here or google to read up on that lot.

HTH
Dave

[Optimistictim]

Hi Tim,
Welcome and enjoy your GTI!!

Most likely you do have a banjo bolt. You'll see it at the bottom of the fuel pump with a metal fuel line attached.

Tool wise a good ratchet set is very handy. There's a very good 1/4 inch set from Halfords which I've used about a gazillion times over the years for all the smaller jobs (battery, hose clamps etc etc)  see this link...

http://www.halfords.ie/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-30-piece-socket-set-1-4

Then a decent 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch ratchet set is invaluable for the bigger jobs.

A torque wrench is required for most jobs as VW have torque settings for just about every bolt. You need a torque wrench that will go as low as 25nm (for an oil service for example) and as high as 110nm (subframe bolts).

Vital tools for VW ownership specifically are Torx bit screwdrivers and triple square sockets. See links....

https://www.amazon.co.uk/extra-long-torx-screwdriver-AT413/dp/B00CL6H6TO

http://m.ebay.com/itm/351778118221

You'll need these ALL the time when working on VW's.

Service items worth considering for an 05 GTI...

PCV assembly
Cam Follower
Diverter valve

Loads of topics on here or google to read up on that lot.

HTH
Dave

Thanks Dave. That is very useful!

Can't wait to start tinkering..!

[ducman77]

Great

They're great cars to work on. I've enjoyed working on my VW way more than my previous Clio 182.

Because the GTI is available stateside as well there's loads of YouTube videos and online resources!

You might want to consider VCDS too. It's the diagnostic and coding software for the VAG group. It's a bit of an investment at £3-400 but I reckon it's the best VW specific tool I have!!

You can buy Chinese knock offs much cheaper but I've heard mixed reports on them. I bought the genuine article and I've been delighted with it despite the initial cost.

Regards
Dave 

[unzippy]

Can't go wrong with Halfords Professional.
Lifetime warranty, on the very rare occasion something breaks you just take it into the store and they swap it.

http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets

The 170 piece has been as low as £125, but still good value at the current price

[Flyingscotsman]

Lifetime warranty - Do Halfords really replace these sockets if they break ? I have the 200 piece pro set & broke the T30 Torx bit undoing my dust-shields last week.