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How to Guides / Troubleshooting / Help with boost pipe, intercooler bottom left

« Last post by xcb789 on Today at 10:46:53 am »

Hi,
I have what seems to be a common problem with the bottom left boost pipe from the intercooler popping off all the time, I’ve tried a couple self tappers and a file to make new tabs, it fits in tight but for some reason after a few days it pops off. Even when it’s on there does sound like there could be a leak from the drivers side of the car. Are there any tips for this, I’ve read that at this stage the likely cause is the actual intercooler and I’d like to avoid changing that if possible. Has anyone gotten inventive with different ways of holding it in?
Thanks

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Golf Gti rattling/tapping

« Last post by mjmallia on April 16, 2026, 08:12:05 am »

There will be once you have removed the parts that have to come off like the driveshafts (strut can be worked around, battery off with mounts) etc

Highly recommend an engine mount as it will need to be lowered and tilted a little to twist slide the box off........getting the box back on was the hardest

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Cam Follower Change & Fault Codes P0087, P310B & P0100

« Last post by mabu769@gmail.com on April 15, 2026, 07:16:48 pm »

Hi did you manage to to fix the p0087 and p310b please help me my email is mabu769@gmail.com

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MK6 General Area / Sad times, parts removed from mk6 golf tsi ps122

« Last post by cooljimy84 on April 15, 2026, 03:54:11 pm »

So i traded my car in but removed a few things.
Bottle opener divider, ABR bushes, solid rear discs, window shades, dv valve and adapter to make vent to atmosphere, rear under chair led loom, kenwood DVB-T system, OEM number plate lights, used osram h15 bulbs, those weird push on plastic trim clips.

I've posted on ebay, but no watchers :(

message me if anything jumps out at you.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Golf Gti rattling/tapping

« Last post by Thannant1 on April 15, 2026, 11:56:57 am »

Cheers for the reply.Yes was going to replace the lot while in there, just wanted to see if anyone thought it could be something else. I am doing it on the drive, is there much room to get it out?

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mk5 Golf Gti has no terminal 15 power to fusebox

« Last post by mjmallia on April 15, 2026, 09:10:14 am »

Sorry not sure on this one. 

I assume when you plugged VCDS in that all modules were live and talking?

If running rough that could imply a timing issue and it could have jumped a tooth

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Golf Gti rattling/tapping

« Last post by mjmallia on April 15, 2026, 09:04:43 am »

Agree........Sounds like the release bearing.

If going into the box to change, you might as well to it all (bearing, slave, DMF and clutch)..........a while your in there job.

If doing it DIY style like I did on the drive...........note the box is blooming heavy!! I did the wifes 1.6 FSI the week prior and the box even though it was also a 6 speed, was half the weight

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Mk5 General Area / Golf Gti rattling/tapping

« Last post by Thannant1 on April 14, 2026, 10:43:47 pm »

Hi, any help would be appreciated.
My mk5 gti has recently developed a tappet sort of noise that when driving will increase with engine speed but disappears when I press the clutch in. It doesnt make the noise when not in gear but there is more of a slight knocking and rumble at idle that again disappears when the clutch is pressed down, thinking that could be the release bearing or dmf. Could the noise when driving also be caused by the dmf?
Thanks in advance.

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Mk5 General Area / Re: Mk5 Golf Gti has no terminal 15 power to fusebox

« Last post by Tmmv1 on April 14, 2026, 04:01:24 pm »

Very helpful. thanks

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Performance Modifications / Exhaust

« Last post by Numero9 on April 14, 2026, 02:06:59 pm »

MOT has picked up the centre box on the exhaust has started to fail at the weld, so decision is either to just source a second hand centre box and fit it OR new exhuast to make more fasts!

Question is are Miltek still the people to use or are they some other slightly cheaper alternatives about?

if I go with a 3" catback would I need an adaptor to go from the cat to the new section?