Luke's GTI Build Thread - Update June 2018

[GTS_1985]

Looks amazing

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

[superchargedpolo]

Great photo's. Very nice car indeed

[james_kav]

Looks stunning! Love the colour

[sambo101]

Looks class Luke!

You based in Dublin?

[lukemk5gti]

Looks class Luke!

You based in Dublin?

Am indeed, are you?

[sambo101]

Looks class Luke!

You based in Dublin?

Am indeed, are you?

I am yes, just in Balinteer myself. Heading up to rent a DA polisher from the lads in Detailing Shed next week to give the car a good going over.

What pads and products did you use?

I have meguairs ultimate compound and polish, then some bilt hamber double speed wax

[lukemk5gti]

Looks class Luke!

You based in Dublin?

Am indeed, are you?

I am yes, just in Balinteer myself. Heading up to rent a DA polisher from the lads in Detailing Shed next week to give the car a good going over.

What pads and products did you use?

I have meguairs ultimate compound and polish, then some bilt hamber double speed wax

How much is rental? I actually have all of the equipment - My detailing thread is years old now and I have 2 8 foot steel cabinets full of equipment and products now but it still gives you a good step by step - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,89106.msg902491.html#msg902491

It all depends on what you want to achieve.

Twice a year I do a huge detail with glaze, sealant, wax etc.

Every 2 or 3 months I just wax

Once every year or two I polish it as needed.

[sambo101]

Great guide!

Detailing Shed rent them for 30 euro for 2 days, you have to give 100 euro deposit on it but you get it back when you return. They have pads to buy when renting the machine too.

Really just looking to bring a bit of life back into the black paint. I know its one of the hardest colours to maintain. Ill probably go over it with Meguairs Ultimate compound and then ultimate polish and see hoe it comes up. Have some Bilt Hamber Double Speed wax to finish it off

[lukemk5gti]

Great guide!

Detailing Shed rent them for 30 euro for 2 days, you have to give 100 euro deposit on it but you get it back when you return. They have pads to buy when renting the machine too.

Really just looking to bring a bit of life back into the black paint. I know its one of the hardest colours to maintain. Ill probably go over it with Meguairs Ultimate compound and then ultimate polish and see hoe it comes up. Have some Bilt Hamber Double Speed wax to finish it off

Let me know how you get on with it, if you need any advice feel free to pm me!

[lukemk5gti]

Update - 03/04/2017 - PCV Breather Hose, Door Lock Switch & Inline Thermostat Replacement

Finally got a good day so I tackled the following:

PCV Breather Hose - 06F 103 235
The long corrugated pipe for the PCV. I had only changed my PCV a few months back but never got around to changing the longer pipe (part number - 06F 103 235)

Unless your hands are that of a child I recommend getting a needle nose pliers in there and just cutting the connection on the old pipe.

While I was there I cleaned the carbon from the connection. You can see just how much built up here:


Inline Thermostat
Then I tackled the inline thermostat, I had competed my main thermostat two years ago. Since my car is manual I only have the two.

Symptoms for main thermostat - doesn't reach 90deg unless sitting in traffic. Immediately drops when you start to cruise again.
Symptoms for inline thermostat - car takes any longer than 10 mins to get to 90deg

I found my car wouldn't reach 90 after a 30 mile trip sometimes so thanks to @Pesky jones I picked up an inline thermostat along with this pliers which you 100% need to tackle the mole clips on the thermostat

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Auto-Vehicle-Tools-Cable-Type-Flexible-Wire-Long-Reach-Hose-Clamp-Pliers-for-Car-Repairs-Hose/32669094950.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.1.lME9iG&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10130_10068_10136_10137_10138_10060_10062_10141_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10103_10102_10096_10148_10052_10053_10050_10107_10142_10051_10143_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_130_10078_10079_10073_10070_10123_10124-10102,searchweb201603_4,afswitch_1,ppcSwitch_5,single_sort_0_default&btsid=0ad3ac63-1b09-4e37-94a6-e8532d09d9e5&algo_expid=969f2c9b-931a-447d-a7e2-fd026b57ad41-0&algo_pvid=969f2c9b-931a-447d-a7e2-fd026b57ad41

I jacked up the car, removed the plastic underbody protection and that gives you enough space to pop the old one out.


Then with a very strong hand I took off the thermostat and in the process ingested about 2L of coolant. I imagine the addition of coolant in my system will give me better performance.

Old vs new. Same part numbers.


I topped up my coolant but didn't drive it.
Wait 10 mins and turn it off and then top it up.
Then I started car and did a few metres and then topped up.
Finally I left it overnight before topping up.
When I got to work that morning it also needed another 100ml.

It seems strange that the coolant took so many attempts to fill the entire system.

Door Lock Switch

VW quoted me  €40 + vat for this but thanks to @fab5freddy I picked one up that he had lying around for €15.

Not much to this one:

Pop off handles and disconnect
Remove 2 x T30 torx behind handle
Remove 3 x T20 torx on bottom of door
Remove 1 x T20 torx on top left corner of door
Pop off door skin from bottom up. Do it in warm weather or clips might break
Remove 2 x T20 torx from inside door handle
Pop off door handle
Replace switch

Didn't think to take a photo while my door skin was off but since I was changing my gf's wing mirror I just by chance happened to have her door skin off so here's a photo of that

[Shoduchi]

Good job sorting these annoying issues!

[lukemk5gti]

Good job sorting these annoying issues!

Thanks @Shoduchi

I've plenty of cuts and bruises after but they're well worth it.

I meant to note that my engine reached 90 deg in just 2 miles from cold this morning on the way to work so it's working well!

[Zipupurmickey]

Looks the job Luke! One of the nicest colours that.

Going to tackle my own thermostat this week too.




Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[lukemk5gti]

Looks the job Luke! One of the nicest colours that.

Going to tackle my own thermostat this week too.

You're not too far from me, you're Wicklow right?

Are you tackling main or inline?

Main is a pig and I wouldn't tackle it because it typically requires front end removal for access.

I must call up and take a look at your parts car, my buddy has been asking me about your armrest!

[Zipupurmickey]

The car doesn't heat up to normal temperature so I reckon the main one needs replacing, I reckon it's still the original with the mileage being fairly low still.

No probs, yup Wicklow! the beige leathers are sold but have grey cloth armrest here now. Plenty of parts here if he needs bits.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk