85k overhaul - questions

[Simmo]

Right, I've decided my beloved GTI needs a thorough going over before the winter and to make sure its running spot on. (It had a full VW service at 78k when I bought the car)

I'm going to fork out for another full service, plus ask the garage to look at:
- Check cam follower
- New diverter valve - revision G or Forge (looking to go Stage 1)
- Check Fuel Pump
- Check charcoal canister and piping (last vagcom report showed up P0441 - 002 - Incorrect Flow - Intermittent from Emission Control Sys)
- Check intake manifold runner v157 (last vagcom report showed up P3137 - 001 - Basic Setting not Completed - Intermittent from Intake Manifold Runner Control)
- Check PCV
- Check Cam Tensioner (to hopefully cut down the dreaded diesel idle sound)
- Check Plugs, Leads and Coil
- Reset DSG basic settings using vagcom (1st and 2nd aren't quite as smooth as they were when I bought the car)
- Check starter motor as cold starts isn't as smooth as I'd like
- Look into vagcom fault code P0642 - 002 - Low - Intermittent from Sensor Reference Voltage A: Circuit
- Check Bushes and steering rack - minor play in steering from centre point


Can anyone suggest anything else that needs checking please?


Cheers, Andy

[Veee-dubber]

worth checking your badgervalve aswell bud, just to be safe 

[rich83]

worth checking your badgervalve aswell bud, just to be safe 

 

[Scottymon]

Check battery terminals / earth strap and condition of battery, check play in the alternator pulley, check condition of belt - check anything that's likely to leave you stranded.

Join AA and buy a warm coat, job done.

[Simmo]

Cheers guys

I've heard the badgervalve can be a vicious b**tard if left un serviced! I'm waiting for APR to offer a complete replacement using Otters instead 

[richtung]

You haven't mentioned it but I assume the DSG service was carried out when it went in for the full service?

Might be worth getting the fuel filter changed if its never been done?

hope this helps

Rich

Edit: Forgot to add: If you have a sunroof, might be worth getting the guide rails cleaned and lubed.

[Simmo]

Yup - had the DSG serviced at 78k with the full service

Cheers I'll add it to the ever growing list!

No sunroof on this one

[Scottymon]

Winter Tyres?

[GrayMK5GTI]

worth checking your badgervalve aswell bud, just to be safe 

I had a problem with that. I think VW resolved that issue on the TSI engine 

[Simmo]

http://www.badgermeter.com/Industrial/Valve-Products.htm

[Scottymon]

Badger Badger Badger

[Human Joist]

VW told me that the fuel filter on these was a non serviceable part when I went to order it for replacement

[Scottymon]

VW told me that the fuel filter on these was a non serviceable part when I went to order it for replacement

Yeah, it's locked in kryptonite and your superman... tis more bullsh*t mate.

Here's a good DIY: http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28302

Part Number: 1K0 201 051 C

[Scottymon]

Although they are correct in a fashion, that being that VW don't service the fuel filter, like they don't service the cam follower, but IMHO both need attention.

[Human Joist]

Cool will change it then. Had a look other day and as soon as I tried to move it one of the clips snapped and I had to repair it with a zip tie. It was then that I rang VW and they told me the non service rubbish. I asked about the clips and they are part of the fuel lines so I presume all 3 will snap and be held on with zip ties. They seem brittle. Probably because they have never been moved.