MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Ricky123 on June 20, 2015, 04:11:57 pm

Title: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on June 20, 2015, 04:11:57 pm
Just thought I'd post a couple of pictures of the one I've just bought. Someone on here may have owned it some point?


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FFA1A7141-90B5-42F6-BE6E-D5797217B5FC.jpg&hash=57335b0dd4a937861605b1f63a59fb689dc2081c)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F4EC78FDC-FF7A-40AE-9BA5-FA72AE53DDC5.jpg&hash=14ecb56f775291e5836503c2917345bee6a73f89)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FA624C959-3ED9-4A45-BBF3-438E6F14A087.jpg&hash=25c7c87caaecce8ff5c4e5f0ad813bcbed066833)

It's got an engine issue at the moment but once I've sorted that then plans are Bigger intercooler (unsure what to go for yet) auto tech pump internals, cat back exhaust or suitcase delete pipe? Then mapping at R tech for now. Will want to do more in the future, Probably keep the exterior as it is, possibly add wind deflectors and ed30/r32 rear lights.

Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: teo_parvu on June 20, 2015, 09:51:13 pm
Nice looking car mate! :wink:
Go for the S3 intercooler, it's cheap and does the job.  :happy2:
 
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on June 20, 2015, 10:16:37 pm
Thanks, what's needed for stage 2/2+??
Is the s3 intercooler fine for that setup?

I'll be getting the cylinder head off next week so will post some more pics up.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: teo_parvu on June 21, 2015, 05:59:41 am
I use that intercooler on my stage 2+ K04 Cupra, you can feel a slight decrease in power in hot summer days, here in Bucharest we get over 35 degrees Celsius. But this is rare, and in UK you'll be fine.
For stage 2-2+ you need 4 things, S3 intercooler, LOBA/APR/Autotech HPFP, Exhaust, cold air intake. But then you  will feel the need for bigger brakes (Cupra/S3 with a good pad to start), and better suspension.

Cheers! :drinking:
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: AJP on June 21, 2015, 07:33:26 pm
Paintwork looks lovely! Shame it doesn't last long on black cars though.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on June 21, 2015, 08:30:07 pm
Thanks  :smiley: I'll keep it clean  :happy2:
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on June 22, 2015, 05:18:19 pm
Started the strip down today

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F20C210D2-FA9B-49AC-A6EF-7174ECDAD0A5.jpg&hash=6987a6b4f2b4788d1a3ded0add46a7fe9d4277c3)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F07C4AC0A-A50C-44F0-9012-DC7E9F9F12B7.jpg&hash=b2cbcee8098481a27c93387ce4c1a73f3e616e3f)

Inlet manifold removal is quite fiddly. Not to much left to do, hopefully have it off on Wednesday when I've got abit more time.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on June 22, 2015, 06:52:41 pm
Couple of intake valve shots. This engine has covered 98,000 miles, I'm guessing they've never been cleaned.

Hopefully should feel some sort of difference when the head is de-coked.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F153C49B1-4A1C-4BA7-BC85-6855BF0C4CE4.jpg&hash=8107864811ce3cb6cb8bc982a4b2cd53d6bd7b1c)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F835D73C3-6115-4659-9C47-7818E37C4F16.jpg&hash=89d3a6b06e1071f3edb061a414e1c87ddf332741)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F008DABC6-6B6D-4C33-965A-3AA95697A761.jpg&hash=3aabfb45edd892ed9acc649d4b6d4a2cca908b99)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F03EB9F59-AF46-4405-8230-EF76E8967B7B.jpg&hash=e3219c49d10c780af83590c86a0b0b93796ec41f)
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on June 25, 2015, 03:06:05 pm
Not had chance to do anything else to golf yet... My transit broke down yesterday with suspected injector failure and as I need that for work the golf will be taking a back seat for the next few days :(

Stuck using my GSXR but atleast the weather is good! Hopefully have the rest of the engine stripped sometime over weekend and see what lurks inside. Keeping my fingers crossed for a cheap fix lol
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: teo_parvu on June 25, 2015, 03:46:49 pm
Bad news Ricky. At least you'll save some time with the GSXR.  :jumping:
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on June 27, 2015, 06:06:53 pm
Well got the head off today and this is what lurked inside...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F64E1D182-4AA1-48D2-BAFF-0A00335E510B.jpg&hash=3e590bd01fff8174d933b9d2802b8c5a1a8f7ffc)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F37497ECA-1CC7-44AF-A7D3-E8ED814F57FB.jpg&hash=3a1b1eaf879742cbcc72f507269b24b8ef99c10c)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F8A34F618-D3A6-4B80-A086-02FFE828AFA5.jpg&hash=1a3f06a1c11ee214b7f857cbad4eafe4dfeef911)

It looks as though something has gone inside and got trapped as there's some light denting to the top of the piston and obviously the liner is nackered

Don't no what to do from here  :confused:

Rebuild? Would involving boring out and larger Pistons
Try and get a new liner put in cylinder one?
Second hand engine?
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: doylebros on June 27, 2015, 06:34:09 pm
I would go the second-hand route like you're looking into in the for sale section - taking into account the AXX heads seem to be requested after on both this site and eBay.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on June 27, 2015, 06:44:05 pm
I'd prefer to try and get a bottom end first but I think that's going to be easier said than done as I've only seen one for sale.

My head has just had a new chain kit too but I could swap it over if I get a complete engine. There's other bits on this motor id want to swap to another and it's had quite a few new parts.

Can't believe how much people want for engines!
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on June 28, 2015, 09:15:05 pm
Quick update...

I've bought a bottom end. It's a 48k BWA lump, not saw it yet I've left a deposit on PayPal and going to collect it tomorrow from Sheffield. Hopeing it's fine when I get there.

Is there anything that people recommend to change while the engines stripped before I put it back in the car?

So far my list is:

Cambelt kit
Water pump
Head gasket kit
Head set
Probably thinking I should throw a clutch kit in while its apart

Don't need a cam follower, pcv or DV as they were new about 2 months ago. Also had new plugs at the same time.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: doylebros on June 28, 2015, 09:16:33 pm
Thermostat would be added to my list along with ultrasonic cleaning of the injectors.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on June 28, 2015, 09:20:30 pm
Thermostat would be added to my list

Yep I'll add it to mine, that's why is always a good idea to ask  :happy2: nice one
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: dazza on June 28, 2015, 11:49:12 pm
Keep us updated of the rebuild. I dread the day my AXX sh*ts the bed.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on June 29, 2015, 01:35:27 pm
I'll keep posting pictures and stuff... Leaving to go and get the bottom end in an hour.

Are there any recommendations as to where to get parts from?

I've been looking at prices and stuff, I don't fancy throwing the cheap stuff on but on the other hand my budget it shrinking.

I was thinking:

Genuine water pump
Continental cambelt kit
Thermostat - GSF or Euro car parts
Head gasket kit and head bolts - Not sure where to get them from yet
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on June 29, 2015, 07:57:33 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F60D3EC64-6D31-4C01-9582-713B49D1AD02.jpg&hash=e6c9389753620407b5daba5e27629da4629b8919)

The bottom end I've just picked up for an absolute steal!
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: dazza on June 29, 2015, 08:05:05 pm
Nice did u get the top piece for the belt cover? I've just replaced my one piece with a two piece cover which should make my next cam belt change slightly easier.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on June 29, 2015, 08:14:26 pm
Nope unfortunately I didn't, still got the one piece cover of my old lump so I'll just have to stick that back on
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: doylebros on June 29, 2015, 08:19:31 pm
Nope unfortunately I didn't, still got the one piece cover of my old lump so I'll just have to stick that back on
I wouldn't it's worth looking for the cover as two pieces if your keeping the car!
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: dazza on June 29, 2015, 08:22:59 pm
U maybe lucky a member on here may have one floating about.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on June 29, 2015, 08:25:28 pm
Nope unfortunately I didn't, still got the one piece cover of my old lump so I'll just have to stick that back on
I wouldn't it's worth looking for the cover as two pieces if your keeping the car!

I think I've only kept one car over a year in my life lol I'm pretty bad when it comes to swapping and changing. My Mrs actually said I need to go and see someone lol

In February this year I bought a mk5 gti pretty much the same as this one, got rid of that for a 2006 Astra vxr then got rid of that for a 2007 Ford Focus ST then got rid of that for a 2005 BMW X5 then sold that and bought a couple of different motorbikes, got bored or them and brought an Impreza Type RA lol

All that was in a few months! Good job I've got trade insurance
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 06, 2015, 12:18:10 am
Just a quick update. Bought most of the parts to start putting it back together. Just one trip to my local TPS and I'll have everything.

I'm gonna get the rest of my engine out of the car this week and hopefully have the other lump in and ready to turn over by the end of next weekend.

I'll keep posting pictures as I go  :happy2:
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 07, 2015, 08:11:39 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FF98062BF-27F7-46F8-B33C-FD3969285EA3.jpg&hash=24452eef30eedbf7f0221ca7fa232d55e4eab8db)

Had a delivery today...

Head gasket kit
Head bolts
Oil filter
Pollen filter
Flywheel bolts
5 litres g13 coolant
5 litres shell helix ultra 5w40 oil
Aux belt
Came to £95 delivered from car parts 4 less with a £15 discount code

Genuine water pump and 6 engine mount bolts that are supposed to be replaced with a cambelt change came to £55 from TPS Stockport

Continental cambelt kit was £74 from Quicko in Trafford Park
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 11, 2015, 08:58:25 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FDB6DD695-A04B-4DEC-BB5C-E2E65FAE8DE1.jpg&hash=6e1d6211d92285ea59cbfe97d44719cbbebe949d)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F6F778DFB-4B53-4F5C-AFD4-D43FFA206C7D.jpg&hash=4afafb63682e226c4e5e04ea540f19a256df6f51)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FC98794AA-E520-4456-B2FD-942E940A981C.jpg&hash=e79e52e191db8664b43fabe389c51e0b5cf2de5d)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F34BE3FDE-67E0-4485-B290-3636701B090D.jpg&hash=ff510497419b99757ccd5da5149e5730f44e8233)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F41048BBB-4B46-4BB1-990C-217E55366990.jpg&hash=76e625e1452f5ea9c46341665af3ee629e6cf0c2)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F3EABBFA8-5E01-4B27-9552-37AF9479074A.jpg&hash=6dd49938f6d668d7444c4a38025969c8752d6d09)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F57562BE7-24CB-4DA5-BA91-72DB4372EB68.jpg&hash=5050a8a835c9ea2b3e0caeb140cf095263396b8f)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F040EB668-2641-46A2-B827-AFD738067680.jpg&hash=752a3e2dd5ad159cfff55663357fd0b45ea38537)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F1E5172AF-F022-489C-937B-12AB96C94B29.jpg&hash=ef236627b2ddb49f7f4c10dac94390f6f9bf5e59)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F50921282-1ABB-4A57-83A0-12DF20310F69.jpg&hash=a1d807d04ff103c00362b33f56f60ac07b937cd9)
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: dazza on July 12, 2015, 12:33:49 am
You seem to be making good progress  :congrats:

Did you install a new pick up pipe?
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 12, 2015, 12:35:52 am
I put the one off my broken engine on this lump as it was only a couple of hundred miles old
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 12, 2015, 05:09:01 pm
The engine was that tight coming out I've decided to take the front end off to get the new one in.

Others might think it's a lot of hassle and try it another way but believe me if your taking the engine out and leaving the gearbox in then remove your front end lol

Makes life a lot easier and it's not hard to do.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2A1FE87A-2EAF-4CA5-85B2-F3671D6336BF.jpg&hash=71e0d25cf4bfec4284be7fc9f8c50cde06db75c9)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F1B6A690E-8330-4E92-9E9B-DD355F86A746.jpg&hash=04731deaf270318a7f217a089b9d4ed0f17acd4f)


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FD679ACDC-30F2-4828-82B8-73CF45C68BFF.jpg&hash=840c8f348243d6325ed58ad970556d16a74e88ca)

I'll post some more pictures up soon. I'm getting the jet wash out and giving the bay a good going over.

I also had a look at the front brakes, wishbones etc to check the condition  :happy2:
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 12, 2015, 06:32:38 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F64E06B56-7C39-4466-A8AC-37DA9FDE4138.jpg&hash=4939abe3f1f194b1979ffc728931c2988e8d56a8)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FA77609A3-E7B8-4E83-906E-7CCC63EE673B.jpg&hash=4f9b7f9cc03498fc35ed27d7ce9a9a8d356d76f9)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FB41F7BB4-1923-470C-9775-A40F8CEF32DC.jpg&hash=5b04d1a57227271ef739fa47ed549bd59e1118db)
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: doylebros on July 12, 2015, 07:29:56 pm
It's the only way front off and the install will be damage free :happy2:

I would of been tempted to fit the lifting bracket where the aux belt tension goes since the box is still left in.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 12, 2015, 07:38:11 pm
It's the only way front off and the install will be damage free :happy2:

I would of been tempted to fit the lifting bracket where the aux belt tension goes since the box is still left in.

The lifting bracket? Do you mean the engine mounting bracket or and anchor point for the engine crane to lift from?
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: doylebros on July 12, 2015, 07:52:00 pm
It's the only way front off and the install will be damage free :happy2:

I would of been tempted to fit the lifting bracket where the aux belt tension goes since the box is still left in.

The lifting bracket? Do you mean the engine mounting bracket or and anchor point for the engine crane to lift from?
T10339 tool http://workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/golf-mk5/power_unit/4-cylinder_injection_engine_(2.0_l_engine_turbocharger)/engine_cylinder_head_valve_gear/cylinder_head/removing_and_installing_toothed_belt_vehicles_with_split_toothed_belt_guard/
Better postion for getting the angles right for gear box mating.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 13, 2015, 05:18:54 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F2C373555-91A2-4554-A8C5-EB4EBD5D0714.jpg&hash=243e2f6274a216d46029d0d2a0ecfe1bb21d7ae0)

Basically new oil strainer fitted. Only need new gaskets for the oil return pipe now and that's the engine complete.

Will be ordering a new clutch kit and flywheel in the next couple of days and fingers crossed I can start the refitting process at weekend. If all goes well, if the weather is good and I start early enough then I think I could have it done in a day.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 14, 2015, 04:34:14 pm
It's the only way front off and the install will be damage free :happy2:

I would of been tempted to fit the lifting bracket where the aux belt tension goes since the box is still left in.

The lifting bracket? Do you mean the engine mounting bracket or and anchor point for the engine crane to lift from?
T10339 tool http://workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/golf-mk5/power_unit/4-cylinder_injection_engine_(2.0_l_engine_turbocharger)/engine_cylinder_head_valve_gear/cylinder_head/removing_and_installing_toothed_belt_vehicles_with_split_toothed_belt_guard/
Better postion for getting the angles right for gear box mating.


Ahh I see... I've got plenty of tools, trolleys, jacks, lifting straps and chains so I should be able to get through it lol
If all else fails then I'll try and make something similar.

With the front end off the car I think it should go on nicely, if not then there will be a lot of swearing! Lol
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 15, 2015, 12:28:55 pm
New Sachs clutch kit and Dual mass turned up today  :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FC9C0670E-0309-4AF6-8FA4-42C524894334.jpg&hash=a8af022c8c40c06e1cadd9fe7fb6fa174208cd47)
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: teo_parvu on July 15, 2015, 12:47:25 pm
Nice! Big like!  :happy2:
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 19, 2015, 02:17:11 pm
There's been no progress this weekend in my back garden garage... I ended up having a day out on the bike in Wales yesterday and after a few beers last night while watching the boxing I'm in no fit state to be handling tools lol

I'll be cracking on next weekend with the help of a mate. So she should be driving this time next week  :happy2:

What's the best way to upload a video on here? I'd like to put one on when she's running.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 21, 2015, 11:06:23 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FB3897C30-A68B-44C4-8704-270F1BC08783.jpg&hash=2b971ed6a95ed532f1d2342bc18b29e74af38fbe)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FE2F8AF32-B15E-4A88-8BDE-B6B9F489170D.jpg&hash=678c414f89cbaad17bd5618e56862db04071bf31)

Ready and waiting for Saturday  :happy2:  just put the inlet manifold on tonight, doubled checked everything is tight and put the updated fuel pipes on so cam follower changes will be easier in the future.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 25, 2015, 06:45:54 pm
Well got the engine in today... Abit fiddly but overall not to bad. Filled her up with oil and coolant. Pulled the fuel pump fuse and coil pack connectors off, gave it a crank over just make sure oil got everywhere. Fuse back in, coil packs connected and it started straight away.

Engine sounds sweet!

Only bad point is that the plate that goes between the engine and gearbox seems to catching somewhere on the flywheel and making a right horrible noise  :sad1:
I've not put it completely back together as I'm not sure how to sort it out yet and I've had enough for one day.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F58A216CE-3B0C-4A6D-A3CF-3E93414EBCC2.jpg&hash=fd3c6a0ade657e8fc790f2d7047e949fc4c6db4c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FDD893694-928B-4050-A720-36793F69511A.jpg&hash=347bc8c2379e5049d949da0c6ed795e14a6c4dc1)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F24371634-F394-473C-B650-E5546CB1F596.jpg&hash=b6c3d1513b133e7777590828f1152e8220112eff)
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: teo_parvu on July 25, 2015, 07:43:06 pm
Looking good! Nice progress!  :happy2:
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: doylebros on July 25, 2015, 07:56:22 pm
I would check bolt 38

http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1714&set=1728&ein=2007&f=474&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=1&grf=010315249&bf=10315&hgug=103&ug=03&parent_id=2334358&detail_id=2334425

Wrong length would give you the problem!
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 25, 2015, 08:48:48 pm
I would check bolt 38

http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1714&set=1728&ein=2007&f=474&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=1&grf=010315249&bf=10315&hgug=103&ug=03&parent_id=2334358&detail_id=2334425

Wrong length would give you the problem!

I'm struggling to work out where that bolt would be on the car?? Is it the one for the small inspection panel on the back??

If so then it's not that as I have removed that panel upon hearing the noise. I'm hopeing it's not that so there's something else for me to try lol
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: doylebros on July 25, 2015, 08:59:08 pm
That's the one I've seen fitted back to long and cause your noise,so it's not that then.

Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: doylebros on July 25, 2015, 09:09:07 pm
Assuming you can account for all other bolts being tight and accounted for (nothing left in there).

The other issue I've had is not having it resting on its wheels causes the flywheel sometimes to emit horrible noise - not on many but on some new clutch installs when the g/box has plenty miles on it (It's always disappeared when the vehicle is its its normal running position).
A recording of the noise may help.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 25, 2015, 09:12:52 pm
Ok everything is 100% tight and correct as far as I can tell. I've checked everything I can think off. The only other thing I've not done is bleed the clutch as I didn't think it would be an issue to start it up first and check everything engine wise is ok before doing that.

The gearbox has done 95k and I didn't think it being on axle stands would make a difference???

I'll put a recording up soon. I'm pretty sure it's going to be the cover between the engine and box. I think it's going to be gearbox off to sort it or atleast gearbox pulled away from the block 15-20mm so I can bend it in or something. Pretty annoyed but if that's what I've got to do then I'll have to do it.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 26, 2015, 02:16:09 pm





Here's a couple of video of the horrible noise. I can assure anyone that's willing to guess what it could be that's it's not coming from actual engine itself. It may be hard to tell that off the video.
I'm 99% sure it's coming from the gearbox area and the only thing I can see it being is the plate between the box and engine touching the flywheel.

Thanks for the suggestions so far... Do you have any input? I'm lost if it's not that @doylebros (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6153)
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: doylebros on July 26, 2015, 05:33:24 pm
I would want to do more checking before I pulled the gearbox out as I don't go for the plate since you done the mating of the engine to box out of the vehicle and would of seen that touching as you married them up!

Also check the guard on the driveshafts is that touching also turn it over from the driveshaft can you feel the obstruction?

When in and out of gear can you've feel the obstruction when turning the engine over by hand from the crank pulley?
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 26, 2015, 05:38:21 pm
I left the gearbox in the car and then put then put the engine in. I'll check the other bits you've mentioned. Not bleeding the slave cylinder up (yet) wouldn't make that noise would it? Thanks for the suggestions @doylebros (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6153)
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: doylebros on July 26, 2015, 05:47:26 pm
I can't see why not bleeding the clutch would make any difference and it's the not the strange noise I've heard off a few high mileage gearboxes have made either!

It's more typical of that inspection plate but since it's not fitted it can't be!

What puzzles me is why you didn't feel it when you turned it over by hand prior start cause the noise is loud enough to give a healthy obstruction feel,unless you never barred it over by hand from the crank pulley prior start up?
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 26, 2015, 06:19:58 pm
I've turned it over by hand once the engine was built etc but not since its been in the car and attached to the box as I'd done it prior and new all was ok
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: doylebros on July 26, 2015, 06:27:13 pm
As I've said you're going to feel it as we can hear it - I wouldn't be suprised it's the driveshaft plate as you'll of had a struggle getting the lump back in.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 26, 2015, 06:32:29 pm
Which plate do you mean? The one that bolts on to back of block and goes over the shaft? If so that one was removed then installed again after the engine was mounted in.

I'm going to get a friend to turn the engine over by hand and get under the car, get my head right in the bay etc and just basically check everywhere I can to try and hear the noise
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: doylebros on July 26, 2015, 06:56:56 pm
I'm sure you'll see the problem once your under there and your assistant is turning it over - but I still would of wanted to turn it over myself to feel how difficult the obstruction felt to pass over for good measure as it could be loose item in the fly wheel eg a spring and you wouldn't feel anything just hear it at speed -  lets know the out come
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 27, 2015, 06:21:13 pm
Well the sound is definitely coming from where I suspected. Also when looking threw the removable inspection panel you can see the back of the flywheel and see where the plate has been rubbing on the back of it.

So preparation for the gearbox removal got started today.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FA38EC041-47E9-4846-82F2-4A7D6B9EC9F3.jpg&hash=71cc12c11e584e3a54b515c05ffa014c6aab4d7a)

Oh and I did this...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FE793DBB9-92AE-411A-8650-1F2D750911A3.jpg&hash=f13760ac93a271ac6d05e66f29ad67b3f0298c51)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FF60A7386-53F5-4116-BC8C-C0CA654F7CD8.jpg&hash=081fd2916a355efd5dca9b54020c097bf1faeb28)

I think it looks a lot better. Could have done without this miss hap but things done always go to plan. It will all be sorted soon. Hopefully I'll be driving her by weekend.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on July 28, 2015, 08:14:34 pm
Managed to buy these off a mate today  :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F7DD570DD-C401-47C0-B00C-888F282ECA65.jpg&hash=7d5a7de41d146ad053366f4a51fc98ca4b6d00b9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F48C88A17-FE57-4CCB-AE07-EFAD0982E175.jpg&hash=8d8c46ef8514cd734a9b818be8595207831b4d1f)
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on August 01, 2015, 04:27:16 pm
Well it's all running and driving finally!!
Had the day off yesterday so set about it on my own and got it all done by 4ish. Took it for a quick drive, shower then stuck with the Mrs all night lol
Covered about 100 miles in it today and all feels well, EML came on but fault indicates 2nd lambda so it must be because of the decat.

I'll get some pictures up when I've thrown a bucket of water over it.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: dazza on August 01, 2015, 05:36:00 pm
Good job mate.  :congrats:
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on August 30, 2015, 04:08:46 pm
Well not posted for a while.. Just thought I'd add a couple of pictures I took the other day. Some w*nker bumped into the back bumper in a local tesco carpark and drove off without leaving any details so I now need to get it repaired  :fighting:

All has been well since she's been on the road, no issues to report. Covered nearly 2000 trouble free miles! And got a Nurburgring trip booked for 11th September  :happy2:

I've bought a catback exhaust that I still need to fit, also fitted a genuine VW touch phone kit and got a cruise control stalk to put in. Still need to fit my brakes before leaving for the ring too!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FDFF274A9-3386-4EA3-A3EC-9717EE8E247C.jpg&hash=c1f170cb597cea43722c5846837883196e4420eb)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FB5085F06-7186-41BF-A36D-35520A682A73.jpg&hash=b6c5407048980082f0f7406ebf9def7ed52412ac)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F944567CA-967A-4B72-A63E-040440EF4726.jpg&hash=10c57058ea28d21c2e5d4354a36cf6b4d0e6626d)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F0081E3C9-B517-42AB-87B1-1A2E11E4CB18.jpg&hash=38db8cbb8dc065884dc22ad6873dedd6e840d351)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F55183A06-812F-4009-9F59-755FFDE97931.jpg&hash=ae49e87a62bcbc6cd53db72fcde28effc8a81a64)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F093AB549-279B-49DC-B6B7-728C337763D1.jpg&hash=3cd2ff076a8f7c2499af25897cf4d1c73776f4b7)

Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on September 05, 2015, 03:16:41 pm
Well this happened today  :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FEF66AC6A-EDC7-4E27-89F4-C6A892536676.png&hash=e571146f10c6bb21420fcab1794f1a33a30dc189)

Also fitted my cruise control stalk and swapped my wheels around to even up the tyre wear.
Title: Re: My 3dr black GTi
Post by: Ricky123 on September 09, 2015, 11:13:32 pm
Well fitted the cruise control and I don't have the diagnostic wire  :fighting: i didn't even check! Just assumed it would be as I didn't have any issues on my last one. Only found out a couple of days after when I tried coding it in.

I'll have to sort that at a later date.

Fitted my exhaust so it now consists of a 3" decat downpipe mated to a 2.75" direnza system. It actually sounds really well and the fit was very good. It also feels like it pulls better midrange now too.

Here's a quick video of it pretty much straight after fitting. It's sounding better and better each day though.



Also a few more pictures I've taken and not uploaded.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FD2BABEC9-7576-49D9-A419-E44EB585B638.jpg&hash=413e428f1630b3ef0128fe1ed3ecfd5f64e0bcf4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F7A1DE23D-D86F-4FB8-9746-BD5CB751CFAC.jpg&hash=49015a321fc6322ee1e86b36beafe23b85d37b60)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F375DBB5A-ED5D-49EF-ADA0-EDC4DA552246.jpg&hash=0502fc6ff4375b69531b6951a5d4dad0f7907f19)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F44BDF3F6-4172-41D5-A164-4AF02F3405DD.jpg&hash=3b7ff352ebff60d4ed7ffda7d115d3007f274c1b)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2F4850174D-E167-40CE-A762-6C81C2026E85.jpg&hash=81f76b6f411c2f762dc0deb5d4e0d27a14702581)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fthedriver16%2FMobile_Uploads%2FD9A4377B-2532-4263-9596-D0F910C5AB2D.jpg&hash=c048df349caece4ba71c7ed5db8d91c7a9a75d95)