MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: WYTHIT on June 23, 2010, 05:57:55 pm

Title: carbonio induction replica
Post by: WYTHIT on June 23, 2010, 05:57:55 pm

Hi folks ive tried to fit a carbonio induction kit replica to my mk5 golf gti.
Im having problem getting the 2 screw into the front slam panel i can get a screw driver in the gaps to tighten the screws up
I hope im making sense can anybosy give me some tips please

Title: Re: carbonio induction replica
Post by: Aparoon on June 23, 2010, 06:20:33 pm

I had this same problem with a genuine one  :fighting:

Just got to jig it about and I found I couldnt fully tighten the screw...

Title: Re: carbonio induction replica
Post by: WYTHIT on June 23, 2010, 08:02:43 pm

Ive managed to tighten up the left side next to the engine but i cant even get a screw near the left side its impossible.
And ive managed to loose a rubber gromit off the engine cover :confused:has anybody got a spare gromit for sale or know what the part number is?

Title: Re: carbonio induction replica
Post by: Gti_Mad on June 23, 2010, 09:30:13 pm

the part number is 036 129 689b is wot i bought when i replaced mine at £2.13 each

Title: Re: carbonio induction replica
Post by: WYTHIT on June 23, 2010, 09:49:24 pm

Cheers mate i will going to stockport vw in the morning

Title: Re: carbonio induction replica
Post by: Gti_Mad on June 23, 2010, 09:51:30 pm

no probs dude  :happy2:

Title: Re: carbonio induction replica
Post by: WYTHIT on June 24, 2010, 10:02:53 am

Ive had another try at getting the screws in this morning and its not happening how do you fit these properly or are the just badly made?

Title: Re: carbonio induction replica
Post by: WYTHIT on June 24, 2010, 10:10:43 am

[img=http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.c490b38fba.jpg] (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?c490b38fba.jpg)
i just cant get the screw anywhere near the mounting point

Title: Re: carbonio induction replica
Post by: illektronik on June 25, 2010, 01:54:42 pm

You just need a long necked driver, or even a flexible one would help. It's easy when you have the tools. IIn this case, it also helps to have a magnetic bit on the end to hold it in place. You'll get there with some patience and the right tools.

Title: Re: carbonio induction replica
Post by: WYTHIT on July 13, 2010, 06:58:05 am

I bought it off here but they are for sale on ebay
I would stay well clear of them they are sh*t ive took mine off because it was forever coming loose