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Re: Super high mileage mk5 gti’s
« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2022, 06:30:58 pm »
Was it your old car mate and i dont think no suspension was replaced on this car 5k ago ive had it on ramps myself to replace the diverter valve maybe it had new shockers i didnt inspect those but i could see that the springs was old as the coating had all pealed off in places so id guess there fairly old

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« Reply #16 on: April 07, 2022, 06:32:59 pm »
And thankyou for the information on the shell and engine mate I appreciate it ill take your word for it 😁

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« Reply #17 on: April 08, 2022, 07:25:19 pm »
Part of the reason these cars soldier on is because we spend so much money on them. My 2006 car is on 145k but it came with a history file that was an inch thick.

You could keep a 70s Fiat on the road with the amount I get done. It isn’t rocket science. 😆

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Re: Super high mileage mk5 gti’s
« Reply #18 on: April 09, 2022, 12:33:34 pm »
A 70s FIAT would have crumbled to a pile of rust by 1985  :grin:


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« Reply #19 on: April 09, 2022, 01:37:53 pm »
😂😂😂 ive found a cam chain service kit which comes with the chain guide and vvt clutch for 120 new is this too cheap or about right? And how much am i talking for fitting if i dont give it a go myself, av changed bottom arms fuel pumps headlights bumpers interiors exhausts turbo on my old pd1.9 so i think i could give it a go once i get all the timing tools to lock everything in place

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Re: Super high mileage mk5 gti’s
« Reply #20 on: April 09, 2022, 07:20:18 pm »
😂😂😂 ive found a cam chain service kit which comes with the chain guide and vvt clutch for 120 new is this too cheap or about right? And how much am i talking for fitting if i dont give it a go myself, av changed bottom arms fuel pumps headlights bumpers interiors exhausts turbo on my old pd1.9 so i think i could give it a go once i get all the timing tools to lock everything in place

I was looking closely at this job until I tested with VCDS and found I had no issue with the chain. Make sure you actually need to do the job if you haven’t checked. I was quoted £650 just for the chain (including parts) by an independent so was planning to have a go.

It doesn’t seem that difficult, with the pitfalls being (1) buying a cheap cam locking tool and having it fail and (2) rounding the bolt that holds the adjuster to the cam. Neither are that big a deal.

I’d try and get a kit from a good brand like Febi or similar. No idea on cost of parts.

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Re: Super high mileage mk5 gti’s
« Reply #21 on: April 09, 2022, 07:25:00 pm »
A 70s FIAT would have crumbled to a pile of rust by 1985  :grin:

I hear their front wings and boot hatches are shocking.  :rolleye: