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Offline paradisiac82

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Re: Bought my first mk4 golf
« Reply #180 on: 29 April 2016, 21:20 »
Strange. Wouldnt think that would affect the sender but good job non the less

I'm guessing the fuel tank isn't a big rectangle so if its not in the right position is touching something giving it a false reading, but not sure. Works now though :)

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Re: Bought my first mk4 golf
« Reply #181 on: 29 April 2016, 21:34 »
Maybe. The mk4 pumps clip into the bottom of tank if memory serves

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Re: Bought my first mk4 golf
« Reply #182 on: 29 April 2016, 21:44 »
Maybe. The mk4 pumps clip into the bottom of tank if memory serves

nah through the top under the back seat :)

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Re: Bought my first mk4 golf
« Reply #183 on: 30 April 2016, 13:57 »
Yeh. Dnt often pull the pumps to remember. Mk3s twist in to stop them moving then go in the top the same

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Re: Bought my first mk4 golf
« Reply #184 on: 01 May 2016, 17:16 »
ok, so as the car seems to be running ok for now (the issue with first start has come back, just need to press accelerator and starts ok) what cheapish upgrades should I be looking to do. Obviously I want to replace the wings when some in the right colour pop up at the right price, and replace some of the interior plastics as some parts are looking a bit aged. Ordered the bits to swap out the stock stereo so thats a job for next weekend, anything else I should be thinking of (I know it would probs be wiser to save for cambelt change but thinking if there are a few cheap mods/upgrades to do in the meantime will crack on with them).

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Re: Bought my first mk4 golf
« Reply #185 on: 01 May 2016, 18:04 »
Replace vac hoses with silicone.
Egr delete pipes are fairly cheap

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Re: Bought my first mk4 golf
« Reply #186 on: 01 May 2016, 18:08 »
Replace vac hoses with silicone.
Egr delete pipes are fairly cheap

will I not need to get the EGR mapped out if I delete it? what gains are to be had fitting a delete kit?

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Re: Bought my first mk4 golf
« Reply #187 on: 01 May 2016, 18:12 »
Stops the egr gunking the Inlet up with crap. Will need mapping out but can keep the light out with vcd when it comes to mot.

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Re: Bought my first mk4 golf
« Reply #188 on: 01 May 2016, 18:45 »
Stops the egr gunking the Inlet up with crap. Will need mapping out but can keep the light out with vcd when it comes to mot.

ok but no performance gains? will the light not just come back on during MOT?

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Re: Bought my first mk4 golf
« Reply #189 on: 01 May 2016, 19:29 »
Takes around 30 miles. Well theres a little bit as the inlet will be fully clean and without exhaust gas mixed with oil.
Youll maybe be suprised at how clogged it is