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VWCSA Membership Applications, Renewals & Queries (2018)

Last post by TRY ME « Mon May 07, 2018 3:38 pm
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by Mbuzi » Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:52 am » in Club and Forum Queries

Hi All,

Membership fees for 2018 are as follows:

New Memberships: R300
Renewals: R250 (please note: If your membership has expired for more than 2...

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1.4 Tsi Golf 7 - Extremely high oil consumption

Last post by ICE King « Fri May 25, 2018 10:45 am
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by Freelancer » Fri Nov 17, 2017 11:33 am
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Anyone know of any issues with the 1.4 Tsi with regard to high oil usage from around 75000km? Can of oil per refuel and more. No leak detected,...
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MK6 EVAP system issues

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by Belix » Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:36 pm

Hi folks
have an intermittent issue with the catalytic converter warning light (yes, it IS called that, according to the manual)
If I clear the...

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Fri May 25, 2018 8:25 am
vw 2e turbo clutch problem

Last post by PapaJo « Fri May 18, 2018 2:19 pm
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by dubworx » Thu May 17, 2018 10:06 pm

hi guys i am strugling with my clutch on my caddy i had n button clutch made for it so i fitted n luk pressure plate it was fine for about 2 months...

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Fri May 18, 2018 2:19 pm
PrecisionAutoWorks 1.8t 20v GT28

Last post by Tman21 « Fri May 18, 2018 11:39 am
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by farrell15 » Fri May 04, 2018 2:48 pm

Hi Guys

So I thought I'd post this.

Another friend bought a 1.8t 20v A3 last year. Was in decent condition.

Drove it stock for a while. And then...

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Fri May 18, 2018 11:39 am
More power safely 16v Turbo

Last post by PapaJo « Tue May 15, 2018 11:44 pm
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by NOXQSES » Wed May 09, 2018 9:57 am

Hi guys,

I need some advise regarding my turbo setup on my mk2 jetta cli.

I currently have 2e block, 1.9tdi crank, std rods, caravelle pistons and...

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Tue May 15, 2018 11:44 pm
G6 TSi 90kw misfire

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by blaaislaai » Mon May 07, 2018 4:57 pm

Since 6 months ago, my car started misfiring.. this is about 2 months after I had a downpipe fitted, along with an K&N intake

Anyways, misfire was...

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Tue May 15, 2018 8:00 am
Is this a good setup for sale?

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by Armand » Sat May 12, 2018 10:07 pm

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Mon May 14, 2018 5:54 pm
Swopping BFB with AEB on B7 audi a4

Last post by Pynoxim « Thu May 10, 2018 10:02 pm
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by Diggi » Thu May 10, 2018 6:45 pm

Hi guys

i would just like to know if i can fit AEB motor into my audi A4 B7, i can get a complete motor with low mileage for cheap. i just want to...

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Thu May 10, 2018 10:02 pm
02J Mk1 Conversion Questions

Last post by Boost « Thu May 10, 2018 7:54 am
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by Boost » Thu May 03, 2018 7:44 pm

Hi Guys

I have a few questions around the Mk1 20V conversion.
I am installing an 02J gearbox along with the 20V engine

1) Inner CV's. Is there...

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Last post by Boost
Thu May 10, 2018 7:54 am
2.0 ADY - 20V T

Last post by PapaJo « Thu May 10, 2018 12:58 am
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by Joker... » Tue Oct 10, 2017 10:26 am

Hi guys i am new to the building world and would like help with building my 2.0 ady to 2.0 20v T. I have the 20v head ARP bolts boost controller,...

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Last post by PapaJo
Thu May 10, 2018 12:58 am
MKV GTI Issues

Last post by Jacques1397 « Tue May 08, 2018 8:27 pm
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by Jacques1397 » Mon May 07, 2018 4:33 pm

Hi Guys

2007 BWA MKV GTI K04

I have the following issues I cannot seem to resolve, however the car runs fine in cold circumstances I noticed, but...

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Last post by Jacques1397
Tue May 08, 2018 8:27 pm
1.8t Boost fluctuation

Last post by P1LAYA-ZN « Thu May 03, 2018 10:05 am
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by SoDub » Tue Sep 08, 2015 9:57 am

Hi Petrol Turbo peeps. I seem to be having a tiny bit of fluctuation. Now that I think of it it has probably been there since I bought the car.
But...

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Last post by P1LAYA-ZN
Thu May 03, 2018 10:05 am
20v timing tool

Last post by farrell15 « Wed May 02, 2018 8:24 pm
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by farrell15 » Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:57 pm

Hi Guys

Lost my tensioner tool for a 20v like the pictures.

Where can I buy it separately without buying a new tensioner?

Thanks for any help

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Last post by farrell15
Wed May 02, 2018 8:24 pm
Polo 9N3 GTI Boost/Turbo issue

Last post by PiRACY « Wed May 02, 2018 11:21 am
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by PiRACY » Tue May 30, 2017 1:09 pm

Hi everyone. I was taking my polo for a test drive with its new milltek exhaust yesterday, and during wide open throttle in 4th I suddenly lost turbo...

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Wed May 02, 2018 11:21 am
K04 tfsi turbo

Last post by panic-mechanic « Tue May 01, 2018 7:26 pm
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by The Dubster » Tue May 01, 2018 10:51 am

Hi Guys
I bought a used K04 turbo and the turbine impeller can not spin. I dont want to force it. Does it need oil pressure to spin. I took of my K03...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Tue May 01, 2018 7:26 pm
9n3 Polo Gti flat spot

Last post by Kyle « Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:32 pm
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by suhail.m3 » Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:35 am

Hi,

I've been searching and reading other discussions, but the issues dont seem to be the same as mine.

I have a 2007 polo Gti 1.8t. The car...

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Last post by Kyle
Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:32 pm
2014 Tiguan 1.4 TSi (90kw) Bluemotion - Turbo & Gearbox

Last post by Tman21 « Sun Apr 29, 2018 9:00 am
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by JuandreR » Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:20 am

Hi everyone, I want to ask for some opinions / advice regarding a major issue I am having with my Tiguan.
I bought the vehicle second hand on 31...

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Sun Apr 29, 2018 9:00 am
S3 8L - Steering Angle Sensor (G85)

Last post by Wade « Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:47 am
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by P1LAYA-ZN » Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:46 am

Good day gents,

My traction Control light on the Dash is on and after scanning with my Vag Xtool 401 I pick up this fault.
It reads as follows :...

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Last post by Wade
Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:47 am
New Focus ST vs GTI 7 perfomance

Last post by Tman21 « Fri Apr 27, 2018 8:44 pm
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by Jet Li » Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:59 am
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The following figures are according to CAR Magazine.

FOCUS ST Vs GTI
Retail Price R353 831,00 Vs R397 600,00
kw 184 Vs 162
Torque 360 Vs 350...
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Fri Apr 27, 2018 8:44 pm
20vt randomly dies while driving on freeway

Last post by 22irwin.mercure « Fri Apr 27, 2018 7:53 pm
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by 22irwin.mercure » Fri Mar 30, 2018 10:20 am

Hi guys

This year, I've had a problem that has randomly occurred 3 times (once a month) that I have not been able to find an answer. I have an 2001...

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Fri Apr 27, 2018 7:53 pm
2010 audi A4 1.8t timing chain

Last post by Mricco « Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:43 pm
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by Mricco » Tue Apr 24, 2018 6:57 am

Hi guys please help, a friend is fixing a 2010 audi A4 1.8t so he has done the timing nd fitted a new chain, guides as well as tensioner bt when he...

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Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:43 pm
Shell Helix Ultra versus Shell Helix HX7

Last post by Jude « Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:34 am
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by golf4ever » Wed Dec 10, 2014 10:04 am
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Can anyone tell me what the difference is between these two oils.

I have been using the Ultra on my Golf 4 Gti (110kw) for years and have...
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Last post by Jude
Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:34 am
MKV Fuel problems

Last post by panic-mechanic « Tue Apr 24, 2018 12:15 pm
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by Jacques1397 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 9:53 am

Hi Guys,

Issues on my MKV. Started randomly, having no power after a run or 2. Sounds like the car suffers from low fuel.

Scanned, got a P310B-002...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Tue Apr 24, 2018 12:15 pm
VCDS Measuring Blocks

Last post by Woef « Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:37 pm
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by Woef » Mon Apr 23, 2018 1:10 pm

Hi everyone.

Just a general question on measuring blocks for VCDS, I want to measure the injector volumes on idle/or under load when i start...

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Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:37 pm
PCV valve on 2007 polo 9n3 gti

Last post by sonic-mike « Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:53 pm
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by El Toro » Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:42 pm

Hi everyone. I need some help and advice please. Been experiencing an idling issue with my car ( 2007 polo 9n3 gti ) Basically at idle the car seems...

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Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:53 pm
2011 B7 Passat 1.8 tsi dsg, Blow of valve or diverted valve?

Last post by panic-mechanic « Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:39 pm
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by Kabir M » Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:11 pm

Hi everyone, I need to know what this car comes wish and what do I need to know when I want to install a Forge motorsport blow off adapter?

Sent...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:39 pm
2016 Polo 1.2 TSi

Last post by Wade « Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:42 pm
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by Smurffy » Wed Sep 28, 2016 9:50 am

Hi Gents

Hope all is well, I have a quick question.

Did anyone of you owning a 2016 Polo 1.2 TSI installed a blow off value(BOV) yet.
I know this...

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Last post by Wade
Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:42 pm
Big turbo mk7

Last post by Socks199 « Fri Apr 06, 2018 2:54 pm
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by Socks199 » Sat Feb 17, 2018 7:29 am

Hi all

I have been looking at going the BT way.
I have seen some great stuff of the guys running the IS38.
I just want to know what els is on the...

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Last post by Socks199
Fri Apr 06, 2018 2:54 pm
local japanese / Mazda tuners / build capable

Last post by MarshallGTi « Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:55 pm
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by Jueshen » Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:16 am

Sup I got myself a light rwd toy! Not vw but I'm sure u guys can guide me
MX-5 Miata 1990, anyhow I know the limits of the standard engine I think...

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Last post by MarshallGTi
Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:55 pm
Suspension upgrades

Last post by JettaFIX « Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:09 am
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by JettaFIX » Mon Apr 02, 2018 5:09 pm

Hey gals and gents

I need some advice. Looking to upgrade my Mk6/A6 Jetta 1.4tsi suspension, specifically coilovers and front and rear strut braces...

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Last post by JettaFIX
Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:09 am
60-2 Launch Control ?

Last post by Tman21 « Wed Apr 04, 2018 9:53 am
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by Tman21 » Tue Apr 03, 2018 9:14 am

Hi Guys, want to help a mate that is better at swinging spanners than a laptop so here goes. He is running a MK1 with 1.8 20VT AEB (230wkw IIRC)

1....

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Last post by Tman21
Wed Apr 04, 2018 9:53 am
Urrrg, limp/safe mode...

Last post by Bmw.wp « Sat Mar 31, 2018 1:28 pm
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by GJHuman » Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:52 am

Hi All,

My 1.4 tSI Tiguan with 60'000 km went into limp/safe mode 2 weeks ago (limits the revs to 3000 rpm). I went to a mechanic and he told me he...

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Last post by Bmw.wp
Sat Mar 31, 2018 1:28 pm
Kr oil issues

Last post by PapaJo « Thu Mar 29, 2018 8:45 pm
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by da joker » Mon Jan 29, 2018 4:35 pm

Hi guys it's been awhile, I need some help on my project.
Current setup is stock kr, running some boost.
The issue I am having is there is to much...

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Last post by PapaJo
Thu Mar 29, 2018 8:45 pm
2013 golf 7 1.4 tsi piston rings

Last post by Ashveer03 « Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:35 pm
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by Jasco » Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:00 pm

Hi all,

Need assistance, I am driving a 2013 golf 7 1.4 tsi, and it was consuming a lot of oil lately so I took it in for repairs, when they...

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Last post by Ashveer03
Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:35 pm
Golf 5 GTI Convenience Control Issues

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by Anro101 » Fri Mar 23, 2018 8:27 am

Hey Guys
I recently replaced the battery on my car and since then i cannot get the central locking and electric windows to work on all the doors...

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Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:34 am
Hesitation in gear changes

Last post by BdtDSG « Sun Mar 25, 2018 2:21 pm
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by Heikz7GTI » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:19 pm

Good day all. Have a 2015 Golf 7 GTI. I installed stage 1 software on it. Since this now, there is a slight problem on the car. When I accelerate,...

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Last post by BdtDSG
Sun Mar 25, 2018 2:21 pm
Audi A4 B8 oil consumption issues

Last post by Wade « Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:00 am
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by The Shaikh » Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:34 am

Gents,

The A4 B8 some of the 1.8T and 2.0T were riddled with poor oil consumption that needed sometimes the entire engine to be redone to remedy...

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Last post by Wade
Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:00 am
POLO GTI 6C 2015 ECU 141 KW manual

Last post by silver9 « Tue Mar 20, 2018 4:11 pm
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by silver9 » Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:21 am

HI everyone

The manual Polo GTI 6C 1.8 t 141 KW 2015 ECU does anyone know what ECU it is running .
is it running a Bosch medc 17.5 ?

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Tue Mar 20, 2018 4:11 pm
B7 passat oil leak

Last post by AirborneZA « Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:23 am
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by Kabir M » Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:53 pm

Please please please can somebody help me. I'm in a desperate situation with my car. Since early 2017 I noticed oil leaks and vw said that they think...

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Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:23 am
Exhuast leak ok Golf 7 Gti

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by ooh_pee_see » Wed Aug 09, 2017 1:47 pm

Hi Guys.

Need some advise if possible.

I got a downpipe fitted to my Mk7 gti. After the installation i started to notice the exhaust fumes smell...

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Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:30 am
Help needed with Audi A4.

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by Snapple » Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:21 pm

Good afternoon Gent's.

I am addicted to cars and racing, I need some help.I have been to MANY events and I also have gone to some Wednesday and...

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Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:21 pm
BWA Misfire

Last post by Baldwin02002 « Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:06 am
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by parsona@sbs.bw » Sat Mar 17, 2018 3:04 pm

Hi Guys
I am new to this forum. I have a Jetta MK5 since new with the BWA engine and have had many many experiences. The most recent is a misfire on...

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Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:06 am
G6 1.4 TSI, down pipe issues.

Last post by blaaislaai « Sun Mar 18, 2018 1:55 pm
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by Abdullah Ebrahim » Sun Nov 24, 2013 9:05 pm

Hi all,

My first post lol. :hurray:

I am one of the only people who seems to be doing upgrades on their 1.4TSI.
I have added an exhaust...

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Last post by blaaislaai
Sun Mar 18, 2018 1:55 pm
Arco Pistons ?

Last post by g.edwards « Fri Mar 16, 2018 2:27 pm

by g.edwards » Fri Mar 16, 2018 2:27 pm

Hi All

I am busy with a Agg bottom and 16v Head turbo project . Has anyone used the ARCO pistons from alert. I have read that the motrex pistons...

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Fri Mar 16, 2018 2:27 pm
Feul hesitation golf 7

Last post by Jacques venter « Thu Mar 15, 2018 10:28 am
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by Jacques venter » Tue Jan 30, 2018 8:39 am

Good morning good people Do any one know what might be the problem The car have a slight hesitation and jerking when accelerating. It comes and goes...

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Thu Mar 15, 2018 10:28 am
snapped cambelt

Last post by VAG Fan « Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:39 am
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by Mange » Sat May 21, 2011 7:58 am

yup thats it .....F*#$%&g thing snapped

the motor just died there was no noise at all like as if something broke !.....
didnt sound like valves hit...

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Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:39 am
Passat B6 Dp question

Last post by AirborneZA « Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:32 pm
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by AirborneZA » Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:23 pm

Hi

Does anyone know if the Golf Mk5/6 GTi DP will fit on the Passat 2/0 TSi ? I can get a Mk6 DP for a good price and want to buy it to check if I...

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Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:32 pm
Software for POLO 6C 1.2 TSI

Last post by Smurffy « Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:19 pm
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by Smurffy » Wed Mar 14, 2018 3:34 pm

Hi All

Hope you all good have not been here for a while, i hope this is not a repost of a question already answered.
I tried to search different...

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Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:19 pm
Power trac LCA Bushes - Has anyone used this ?

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by P1LAYA-ZN » Wed Mar 14, 2018 1:42 pm

Good day gents,

I've found some Poly Bushes available for my car (S3 8L)
Just wanting to find out if this is the same as the Golf 4 GTI and A3 8L ?...

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Wed Mar 14, 2018 1:42 pm
Left and Right Indicator failure warning

Last post by YUBEN « Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:23 pm

by YUBEN » Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:23 pm

Guys, from Sunday night I've been getting the intermittent indicator bulb failure for left and right.

Sometimes it stays on on the dash and then...

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Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:23 pm

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