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what should i change
« on: January 08, 2017, 08:49:54 pm »
i have a 2004 gti, that ive had for three years now its been serviced etc each year had the cambelt and battery changed a few months ago. Was wondering what you would recommending changing next and what parts etc

ive also been told my top mount struts are making a noise been quoted £449 to change is that about right or crazy its from a dealer

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Re: what should i change
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2017, 01:24:17 am »
Discs and pads, bushes, dampers, tyres, ball joints etc.

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Re: what should i change
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2017, 07:48:12 pm »
what about pcv, cam follower and diverter valve 

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Re: what should i change
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2017, 08:26:54 pm »
Lol, I assumed you had done the two obvious ones in cam follower and dv, guess the pcv can be done if it's knackered

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Re: what should i change
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2017, 08:35:31 pm »
whats the best versions also only change the pcv if its knackered

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Re: what should i change
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2017, 08:41:33 pm »
whats the best versions also only change the pcv if its knackered
Can't go wrong with a rev G DV. Cam followers are all the same. PCV depends on which version your car has; either rev P or rev R are the preferred replacements if I remember right.

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Re: what should i change
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2017, 08:59:02 pm »
whats the difference in the two pcv versions

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Re: what should i change
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2017, 09:08:30 pm »
Probably just the year of manufacture