T_J_G - MK4 Golf 20vT

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That's what the centre console now looks like. I'm trying not to spend money on the car until end of September so in the meantime I may smooth my airbox and stick a decent panel filter in. Also looking around for an AUM rocker cover to polish up!

Arty pic took this morning:



Tim

[T_J_G]

Right been thinking about what to do next and come up with this list:
Gear knob
TT Short shift
replace missing battery cover from the stealers when I get the part number*
Front aero wiper conversion*
Anni Sill covers*
Toureg torch*
Pipercross Panel Filter
And Forge Hoses

This is not in any particular order although the ones with the star should be sorted shortly.

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Went from this:



Added these from powerbulbs.com:



And ended up with this:



pretty cool (thoughthe photo dont do them justice) for just over a tenner! and i've ordered some cheap side repeater ones from eGay.

[T_J_G]

Bought a boost gauge and pod off eBay for £36 but punted them both back on for nearly £20 profit as I didn't like the style of it.


Oil light came on few days ago and I immediately topped it up and the light still on so just ruling out a few things as the sump may need to be dropped :O

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I disconnected the battery for 15 minutes and the oil light has gone.

Picked up my battery cover and fitted that so looks a lot smarter in the bay:




Not sure what I'm going to do next as christmas expense has set but I have got a 10% off anything on ebay so may use that on something...

[T_J_G]

The temperature when warm drops off a bit so ordered a new temp sensor off ebay.

O and booked the motor in for a remap!!!

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New temp sensor fitted. Will find out if it cures the problem later.

Well it didn't unfortunately. So new thermostat soon I should think.

Currently bidding on a nice item on ebay so we shall see if I win that!

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Was holding back on boost so took off engine cover and the pipe off the top of the DV was kinked so unkinked it and it's so much better.

Bought a thermostat and coolant today to attack possibly on Monday morning. Hope it cures the problem.

Not sure what after that, an intercooler hose needs replacing so maybe a set of silicon hoses.

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thermostat replaced and done the trick. Happy days.

Engine management light came on and the silicon hosing on top of my DV had split right open! Replaced that and all good!

[T_J_G]

Ordered a VAG COM cable the other day.Waiting for it's arrival.

Got lots of ideas whizzing around my head about what to do next...

I want some JustMatz mats made up at some point.

But wondering whether to get a decent head unit, amp and build a sub into the boot arch, or whether to replace my boost pipes with Forge or similar ones as my intercooler hose is on it's way out. Or just save the money for wheels/tyres/adapters/coilovers.

Also want to sort out a decent gear knob and gaiter at some point.