Make a donation

Author Topic: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: AKS built Cupra :: TTE420 :: Rtech Tuned  (Read 744202 times)

Offline Tfsi_Mike

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 241
  • -Receive: 309
  • Posts: 10222
  • Go Large or Go Home
    • Tfsi Mikes Money Pit AKS / TTE / RTech St2+ Cupra
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,32721.msg402587.html#msg402587
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2820 on: February 28, 2016, 04:03:48 pm »
Wow :-)

Im really not chasing numbers but looks like it will breeze 400hp.  Just want to get some use out of it!

Offline Orc

  • Won't Shut up.
  • *****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 6
  • -Receive: 25
  • Posts: 536
    • Email
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2821 on: February 28, 2016, 04:22:02 pm »
Yeah same just want he flow to be there and it to pull to the redline as although my stage2+ was quick I felt around track it ran out of steam around 55/6000 rpm  :happy2:

Offline Tfsi_Mike

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 241
  • -Receive: 309
  • Posts: 10222
  • Go Large or Go Home
    • Tfsi Mikes Money Pit AKS / TTE / RTech St2+ Cupra
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,32721.msg402587.html#msg402587
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2822 on: February 28, 2016, 04:39:12 pm »
To be honest mine was a blast and plenty quick enough on track at 2+. I'm an idiot lol

The better exhaust valve springs  :happy2: :happy2:




« Last Edit: March 30, 2016, 10:59:02 am by Tfsi_Mike »

Offline Gti_Mad

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 12
  • -Receive: 40
  • Posts: 1458
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2823 on: February 28, 2016, 04:48:38 pm »
Sorry to read ur doubting it Mike, I'm sure ur love it once it's finished, what's an epic build without hic ups tho ??   :rolleye: :rolleye:  :signLOL:


Had the ED30, but not got the balls.

Mk5 silver 5door Ed30 1707- now sold
Mk6 silver 3door Golf R- current

Offline vRSAlex

  • Admin
  • Just look at my post count
  • *
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 39
  • -Receive: 253
  • Posts: 2761
    • Email
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,19941.0.html
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2824 on: February 28, 2016, 05:10:12 pm »
Well...

4 studs snapped in the head on removal of the old turbo.  One bolt was also seized into the head where the heatshield/water pipe runs.  Then noticed that the head gasket was weaping oil and water. Popped the engine out to whip the head off. Head gasket had corroded between layers.

Then saw that one of the bores was polished up like a mirror and the others were not so good either. Removed the sump, checked crank float one of the thrust washers had worn.

Head needed the studs removing, the stronger valve springs fitting, new exhaust guides (which was a first) and the exhaust valves were badly pitted so needed cutting too.

For an engine with such little mileage its odd it needed so much work.

It's almost back together but I have another job ahead of Mike's which wasn't even booked in for this much work in the first place so lucky I've even got this far with it working it in around the two jobs booked before it.
www.akstuning.co.uk - info@akstuning.com - 01234 822324
Follow AKS tuning on Facebook

Offline Orc

  • Won't Shut up.
  • *****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 6
  • -Receive: 25
  • Posts: 536
    • Email
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2825 on: February 28, 2016, 05:23:05 pm »
Dedication that Alex  :happy2: . Sort me out with a lsd too dude lol.

Offline Tfsi_Mike

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 241
  • -Receive: 309
  • Posts: 10222
  • Go Large or Go Home
    • Tfsi Mikes Money Pit AKS / TTE / RTech St2+ Cupra
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,32721.msg402587.html#msg402587
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2826 on: February 28, 2016, 05:27:51 pm »
Well...

4 studs snapped in the head on removal of the old turbo.  One bolt was also seized into the head where the heatshield/water pipe runs.  Then noticed that the head gasket was weaping oil and water. Popped the engine out to whip the head off. Head gasket had corroded between layers.

Then saw that one of the bores was polished up like a mirror and the others were not so good either. Removed the sump, checked crank float one of the thrust washers had worn.

Head needed the studs removing, the stronger valve springs fitting, new exhaust guides (which was a first) and the exhaust valves were badly pitted so needed cutting too.

For an engine with such little mileage its odd it needed so much work.

It's almost back together but I have another job ahead of Mike's which wasn't even booked in for this much work in the first place so lucky I've even got this far with it working it in around the two jobs booked before it.

Absolutely beyond me the state of the engine. Always warmed up and cooled down.  Had more fresh oil that Ive had hot dinners, 1st few years on Aral/BP 102 ron and Tesco 99 Momentum since then.

Did you say the valve coloration looked as though it had been running unusually hot, @vRSAlex ?
« Last Edit: February 28, 2016, 05:30:30 pm by Tfsi_Mike »

Offline Tfsi_Mike

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 241
  • -Receive: 309
  • Posts: 10222
  • Go Large or Go Home
    • Tfsi Mikes Money Pit AKS / TTE / RTech St2+ Cupra
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,32721.msg402587.html#msg402587
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2827 on: March 02, 2016, 12:23:41 am »
Some stuff happened  :jumping:






Offline Shoduchi

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 220
  • -Receive: 429
  • Posts: 4173
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,95592.msg952042.html
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2828 on: March 02, 2016, 11:17:18 am »
 :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp:

Looking good! :drinking:

Offline Orc

  • Won't Shut up.
  • *****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 6
  • -Receive: 25
  • Posts: 536
    • Email
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2829 on: March 02, 2016, 02:52:56 pm »
Aircon, removal bracket love it!!

Offline Tfsi_Mike

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 241
  • -Receive: 309
  • Posts: 10222
  • Go Large or Go Home
    • Tfsi Mikes Money Pit AKS / TTE / RTech St2+ Cupra
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,32721.msg402587.html#msg402587
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2830 on: March 02, 2016, 09:29:57 pm »
Helix SMF kit on...



Bought, the kit off Dan @DanGB last summer with a couple of hundred miles on it. 
« Last Edit: March 02, 2016, 09:32:32 pm by Tfsi_Mike »

Offline rich83

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 165
  • -Receive: 802
  • Posts: 13444
    • MK5 Golf GTI
  • My Ride: https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=3i7coeaep8rdgmvtql1i72t3jh&/topic,19740.0.html
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2831 on: March 03, 2016, 01:55:38 am »
Dedication that Alex  :happy2: . Sort me out with a lsd too dude lol.

Yeah. By dedication do you mean money???  :signLOL:

Offline danishmkvgti

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 243
  • -Receive: 154
  • Posts: 3680
    • Email
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7823.0.html
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2832 on: March 03, 2016, 02:55:34 pm »
Well...

4 studs snapped in the head on removal of the old turbo.  One bolt was also seized into the head where the heatshield/water pipe runs.  Then noticed that the head gasket was weaping oil and water. Popped the engine out to whip the head off. Head gasket had corroded between layers.

Then saw that one of the bores was polished up like a mirror and the others were not so good either. Removed the sump, checked crank float one of the thrust washers had worn.

Head needed the studs removing, the stronger valve springs fitting, new exhaust guides (which was a first) and the exhaust valves were badly pitted so needed cutting too.

For an engine with such little mileage its odd it needed so much work.

It's almost back together but I have another job ahead of Mike's which wasn't even booked in for this much work in the first place so lucky I've even got this far with it working it in around the two jobs booked before it.

Absolutely beyond me the state of the engine. Always warmed up and cooled down.  Had more fresh oil that Ive had hot dinners, 1st few years on Aral/BP 102 ron and Tesco 99 Momentum since then.

Did you say the valve coloration looked as though it had been running unusually hot, @vRSAlex ?

What brand of software have you been running Mike?  :signLOL:

Over the top mod list ;o)

Offline Orc

  • Won't Shut up.
  • *****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 6
  • -Receive: 25
  • Posts: 536
    • Email
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2833 on: March 03, 2016, 05:41:45 pm »
Dedication that Alex  :happy2: . Sort me out with a lsd too dude lol.

Yeah. By dedication do you mean money???  :signLOL:
Err no.

Offline gticc

  • Taking part
  • ***
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 0
  • -Receive: 3
  • Posts: 27
Re: Tfsi Mikes Money Pit :: APR / AKS Cupra ::
« Reply #2834 on: March 03, 2016, 09:30:11 pm »
Great progress with the engine!