Newbie From Warrington

[chris-182]

Hi All,
 
Bought my first VW on Saturday, Mk5 Golf GTI of course!

Previously owned a Clio 182, so a big improvement in terms of quality haha!

Looking forward to the ownership :)

Cheers,
Chris

[George10]

Welcome  get some pictures up

[chris-182]

I've not got any pics just yet but i will do a the weekend after a clean :) It's in for a cambelt & waterpump change today. Not due till Oct but wanted it done to be sure.

also having a hard start checked out, feels like it doesnt want to start up without giving it a bit of gas first thing in the morning, anyone have any ideas of what could be causing it?

[GrayMK5GTI]

I've not got any pics just yet but i will do a the weekend after a clean :) It's in for a cambelt & waterpump change today. Not due till Oct but wanted it done to be sure.

also having a hard start checked out, feels like it doesnt want to start up without giving it a bit of gas first thing in the morning, anyone have any ideas of what could be causing it?

See here: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,498.0.html

I found leaving the ignition for 10 secs before starting the engine helped mine to start better.

Welcome to the forum 

[chris-182]

Cheers guys, looks like a common fault! had it in for the cambelt today and they said at the garage I'm probably over worrying.

[doylebros]

A worn cam follower can cause poor starting:-

Have read of this link

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

If I was you I would get your repairer to check it / change it when doing your belt!

[Wooosh]

Welcome mate, need to get some pictures up & spec list.