My MKV Golf GTI
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Just curious about a couple of comments on here about oil consumption.
I owned my 05 GTI for 4 years and 50k miles and never once had to top the oil up. I'm curious as to why some people say theirs uses 1 litre per 3k miles.
I bought mine with about 70k miles on and sold it at 120k miles. It was easily the best car I have owned with only a few niggles that were not really expensive to put right. When I bought it i thought after a few weeks that it really wasn't 'that' quick. I changed the diverter valve which had slit the entire circumference and was amazed by the difference.
These are definitely the 'mk1 golf' of the future.
I owned my 05 GTI for 4 years and 50k miles and never once had to top the oil up. I'm curious as to why some people say theirs uses 1 litre per 3k miles.
I bought mine with about 70k miles on and sold it at 120k miles. It was easily the best car I have owned with only a few niggles that were not really expensive to put right. When I bought it i thought after a few weeks that it really wasn't 'that' quick. I changed the diverter valve which had slit the entire circumference and was amazed by the difference.
These are definitely the 'mk1 golf' of the future.
RadoVR6 said:
Just curious about a couple of comments on here about oil consumption.
I owned my 05 GTI for 4 years and 50k miles and never once had to top the oil up. I'm curious as to why some people say theirs uses 1 litre per 3k miles.
I bought mine with about 70k miles on and sold it at 120k miles. It was easily the best car I have owned with only a few niggles that were not really expensive to put right. When I bought it i thought after a few weeks that it really wasn't 'that' quick. I changed the diverter valve which had slit the entire circumference and was amazed by the difference.
These are definitely the 'mk1 golf' of the future.
I had mine from 30k to 80k miles and it used a fair old bit of oil. 1 litre per 3k would be about what mine needed.I owned my 05 GTI for 4 years and 50k miles and never once had to top the oil up. I'm curious as to why some people say theirs uses 1 litre per 3k miles.
I bought mine with about 70k miles on and sold it at 120k miles. It was easily the best car I have owned with only a few niggles that were not really expensive to put right. When I bought it i thought after a few weeks that it really wasn't 'that' quick. I changed the diverter valve which had slit the entire circumference and was amazed by the difference.
These are definitely the 'mk1 golf' of the future.
It is strange as some do it, some don't. Didn't really cause a problem and the price of oil to top up was nothing compared to the fuel I used to get through.
Blaster72 said:
I had mine from 30k to 80k miles and it used a fair old bit of oil. 1 litre per 3k would be about what mine needed.
It is strange as some do it, some don't. Didn't really cause a problem and the price of oil to top up was nothing compared to the fuel I used to get through.
Possibly due to how well the run in process was completed. (i.e. static motorway miles, high load/rpm when cold)It is strange as some do it, some don't. Didn't really cause a problem and the price of oil to top up was nothing compared to the fuel I used to get through.
Yesterday I was driving along and pulled up to some traffic lights and the car was running rough. Plugged my £20 code reader in and out came a P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire error message, which I knew was a fairly common problem on VWs of this age.
I knew that chances are it'd be the ignition coil so I went on carparts4less and ordered a new Bosch one, along with 4 new Denso plugs all in for £36.22 delivered. The parts were amazingly delivered today so I fitted them in about 15 minutes this evening.
It was clear to see having removed them what the problem was...
Duff coil
Knackered plug
I knew that chances are it'd be the ignition coil so I went on carparts4less and ordered a new Bosch one, along with 4 new Denso plugs all in for £36.22 delivered. The parts were amazingly delivered today so I fitted them in about 15 minutes this evening.
It was clear to see having removed them what the problem was...
Duff coil
Knackered plug
xjay1337 said:
Before you bought a new coil did you approach VW to see if they would do it FoC?
There is a recall out. My 2006 model had it done free.
You may find other coils start failing soon - i'd replace all personally but glad it's back up and working!
Correction... There is a recall out. My 2006 model had it done free.
You may find other coils start failing soon - i'd replace all personally but glad it's back up and working!
When I contacted my local VW dealership about a claim for the rusty front wings they mentioned that there was an outstanding recall for the coil packs, so when it's in in May(!) for the assessment they'll look at the remaining three coil packs then.
While attempting to change the cam follower for a new one I managed to snap the connector on the top of the high pressure fuel pump.
After the initial panic I found a replacement which will be delivered in the next couple of days and also managed to bodge a temporary repair after a bit of Googling which involved (copious amounts of) superglue.
The design is s
te.
After the initial panic I found a replacement which will be delivered in the next couple of days and also managed to bodge a temporary repair after a bit of Googling which involved (copious amounts of) superglue.
The design is s
te. 
Blaster72 said:
That plastic gets a tad brittle doesn't it!How was the cam follower, in the end mine looked ok with just a bit of wear after 80k miles
And I didn't get to the cam follower in the end, no point as I'll be replacing the fuel pump so when that arrives I'll do it all in a oner. I'm expecting a bit of wear as mine's done 136K miles.
Next job is to fit the new oil pick up pipe but I might just leave that to my mechanic to do
Quick update
I see the Photobucket extortion racket have ruined another thread.
Anyway... It's booked in for a full service and to have the cam follower, oil pick up pipe and diverter valve replaced (all precautionary) next week.
I've also got a drive from Newcastle to Glasgow in it this weekend so I took the opportunity to fix the two famous MKV Golf rattles... the one under the dash trim caused by the trim vibrating against each other and also the one in the rear light where the lense rattles away from the housing. Liberal amounts of silicone sealant has finally given me a rattle free drive. For now anyway.
And it's just ticked over 139K miles.
I see the Photobucket extortion racket have ruined another thread.
Anyway... It's booked in for a full service and to have the cam follower, oil pick up pipe and diverter valve replaced (all precautionary) next week.
I've also got a drive from Newcastle to Glasgow in it this weekend so I took the opportunity to fix the two famous MKV Golf rattles... the one under the dash trim caused by the trim vibrating against each other and also the one in the rear light where the lense rattles away from the housing. Liberal amounts of silicone sealant has finally given me a rattle free drive. For now anyway.
And it's just ticked over 139K miles.
Wowsers - had all of the above work done and it's transformed the performance. I can only assume the diverter valve was fked as it really shifts now.
It's gone from a 'meh' car to a 'wow' car. Anyone who has one of these I'd recommend changing the diverter valve, even if you think it doesn't need it.
ked as it really shifts now. It's gone from a 'meh' car to a 'wow' car. Anyone who has one of these I'd recommend changing the diverter valve, even if you think it doesn't need it.
Went to change the rear discs and pads (£37.50 all in from cp4l) only to be confronted with a seized caliper on the passenger side, which is a common problem on the MKV.
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Bought these for £120 delivered:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Golf-MK5-GTI-...
Should get £40 on eBay for the old pair on eBay as they'll be OK for a refurb, and a mechanic mate of mine will be fitting them for £80.
With a little man maths that'll be less than £200 for new calipers, pads and discs on the rear. Bargain!
Other additions have been a set of 4 Bridgestones for £292 fitted and balanced (National Tyres with a discount code) which again is a bit of a bargain.
Untitled by p4cks, on FlickrBought these for £120 delivered:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Golf-MK5-GTI-...
Should get £40 on eBay for the old pair on eBay as they'll be OK for a refurb, and a mechanic mate of mine will be fitting them for £80.
With a little man maths that'll be less than £200 for new calipers, pads and discs on the rear. Bargain!
Other additions have been a set of 4 Bridgestones for £292 fitted and balanced (National Tyres with a discount code) which again is a bit of a bargain.
Edited by p4cks on Sunday 10th December 10:49
141K miles and the headlights were looking foggy, as many MK5 Golf headlights do.
I've been watching a pair of headlights on eBay for £107 but was on EuroCarParts and found this Holt's Headlight Restorer for £11.04 delivered
https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf...
And today I went ahead and tried it, and I'm pleased with the results.
Before
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After
Untitled by p4cks, on Flickr
I've been watching a pair of headlights on eBay for £107 but was on EuroCarParts and found this Holt's Headlight Restorer for £11.04 delivered
https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf...
And today I went ahead and tried it, and I'm pleased with the results.
Before
Untitled by p4cks, on FlickrAfter
Untitled by p4cks, on Flickr
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