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VWCSA Membership Applications, Renewals & Queries (2018)

Last post by oomvic74 « Sun Apr 08, 2018 4:45 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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2004 Golf 4 GTI (AGU)- Missing on full throttle

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by 8VALVE-zn » Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:38 pm

Hi guys,

So a friend of mine at the workplace has a Golf 4 GTI that is currently doing a tad over 300,000km's. The engine has never been opened...

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20V Turbo Build Advice

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by Brat Boy » Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:59 am

Hi Guys

Car Polo Cassic (6N) 1.8 8V 2002 Model

Please can you supply abit of advice.

I am going to be using my 1.8 8v block from my Polo classic,...

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More power safely 16v Turbo

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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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Turbo Manifold for ABF

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by Armand » Fri May 25, 2018 10:27 pm

Hi, can.anyone advise, which turbo manifold will work on an caddy with abf without modification, this will be with t3t4 turbo with ar50 housing

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Ghost Missfire on Golf 6 1.4tsi CAX

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by Dj lost » Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:28 am

Hey Guys,

I have a Golf 6 1.4TSi CAX

It has what I call a ghost misfire, at around 2800rpm or 3000 or 3200 etc if the revs are held still, or...

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by mantis97 » Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:34 pm

Hello, after engine rebuild and swap to my golf engine only works with opened inlet manifold hole on the right side and engine works on 3k rpm. Then...

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2006 BWA misfiring

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by RileyG5gti » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:04 pm

Hi guys

I've got a golf 5 gti dsg 2006 bwa spec , the car has a serious misfire which tends to occur under hard acceleration or after 3000rpm or so...

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PrecisionAutoWorks 1.8t 20v GT28

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by farrell15 » Fri May 04, 2018 2:48 pm
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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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1.4 Tsi Golf 7 - Extremely high oil consumption

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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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white smoke

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by rodneyj13 » Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:01 pm

hi everyone i am getting a cloud of white smoke when pulling away in 1st after sitting in traffic for a while what could be the problem

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thought I would move it here as this will be the correct forum.... wink-wink

got my arp rod bolts and head studs today
bought a t3t4 with cast...
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Question, BWA Ko3 Turbo

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by Dale » Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:13 am

Hi guys,

Would it be advisable to block off the breather connection to the turbo inlet and let the engine breathe into a catch can?

I see some oil...

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Started getting oil pressure warning lights on my car, pulled the sump and saw this. Thought it was metal shavings at first but when I removed the...

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2008 VW Eos 2.0l FSI DSG

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by jhsvd1967 » Sat Jun 09, 2018 8:51 am

Hi all, need some advise. Above mentioned car was very heavy on fuel. Just had a de-cat done. Seems to be better from 14l/100km to 8l/100km. I...

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Need help 1.8T 20v boost issue

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by Vernon » Tue Jun 05, 2018 9:31 pm

I need some info or help regarding my car, its a 2003 golf mk4 gti agu, the following mods are :

induction
FMIC
Dicktator piggyback (recently done)...

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Golf 5 GTI LPFP issues

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by Karsh330d » Mon Jun 04, 2018 11:25 am

Hi All,

I recently purchased a Golf 5 GTI DSG to be used as a daily drive to work and back.
It has been really good to me thus far but i am having...

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Golf 7 R not shifting properly

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by TMG1GP » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:42 am

Hi guys, my 2015 Golf 7 R has been acting weird lately. Whenever I put it on sport it doesn’t shift like it used to, I’m not sure what could be wrong...

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2009 Audi A3 8p 1.8tfsi no more power

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by JDT25 » Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:41 am

Howzit gents

it's been a while since i posted anything so i thought while i have no more answers for my current situation i will turn to the good...

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Polo 9N3 GTI Boost/Turbo issue

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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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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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Golf 7 GTI PP modificatio

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by Nizam90432 » Sun May 20, 2018 9:29 am

Hi Guys I have a G7 GTI PP, I would like to install a Plug and Play unit on the car.
I require some assistance.
1.which brand to go for
2.what will...

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vw 2e turbo clutch problem

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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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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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Swopping BFB with AEB on B7 audi a4

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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

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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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Thu May 10, 2018 7:54 am
2.0 ADY - 20V T

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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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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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Tue May 08, 2018 8:27 pm
1.8t Boost fluctuation

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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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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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Wed May 02, 2018 8:24 pm
K04 tfsi turbo

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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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9n3 Polo Gti flat spot

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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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2014 Tiguan 1.4 TSi (90kw) Bluemotion - Turbo & Gearbox

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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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S3 8L - Steering Angle Sensor (G85)

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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.
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New Focus ST vs GTI 7 perfomance

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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

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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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2010 audi A4 1.8t timing chain

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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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Shell Helix Ultra versus Shell Helix HX7

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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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MKV Fuel problems

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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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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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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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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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2016 Polo 1.2 TSi

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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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Big turbo mk7

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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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local japanese / Mazda tuners / build capable

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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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Suspension upgrades

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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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60-2 Launch Control ?

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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)

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Urrrg, limp/safe mode...

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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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Kr oil issues

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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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2013 golf 7 1.4 tsi piston rings

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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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