Super high mileage mk5 gti’s

[ArrenT]

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

[ArrenT]

And thankyou for the information on the shell and engine mate I appreciate it ill take your word for it 😁

[breeze]

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. 😆

[pudding]

A 70s FIAT would have crumbled to a pile of rust by 1985 

[ArrenT]

😂😂😂 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

[breeze]

😂😂😂 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.

[breeze]

A 70s FIAT would have crumbled to a pile of rust by 1985 

I hear their front wings and boot hatches are shocking. 

[hshofique]

My ones got 414,000 miles :)
Only had it since 05/02/25..
Apparently its the original BWA engine and manual box. Got the service book which is stamped every 10-20k miles since new but no invoices for the work. One garage looked aftered it from 2010 to 2017 and they know all about the car and confirmed the mileage is genuine. Since I've had it, done a bit of work to it and will be giving the engine a proper service this week.

My instagram is W9UHO if you wanna see the journey...

[lazy]

Very impressive. That's some mileage, it certainly doesn't look like it's done that many.

[bacillus]

has your external roof whip aerial been removed/nicked or is that a shark fin antenna?
Looks mint for the mileage.