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Title: DIY Service!!!
Post by: *Dickie* on 09 March 2010, 20:48
Hello

Has any1 done there own service on there mk3 golf gti 16v?? and where did u buy the service kit ?? i have a few questions to ask:

1) where is the pollen filter located on the car (as i havent got a clue lol)
2) can you change the oli filter without draining the oli and replacing it ???

anyother advice will be welcome........


Cheers
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: javalin on 09 March 2010, 20:57
not on the 16v but several varieties of the 8v's.

1)  Its in the scuttle tray under the windscreen wipers

2)  Why would you want to?

James
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: naturn007 on 09 March 2010, 21:04
There is not really any point in changing the oil filter without changing the oil.  Changing the oil is very easy to do, even the most novice diy'er can change the oil.  You can have the oil filter and oil changed in half hour.
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: Khare on 09 March 2010, 21:05
why skip changing the oil??? Always change oil and filter at the same time.
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 09 March 2010, 21:17
As above.
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: JC on 09 March 2010, 21:23
[flame suit on] IF you are asking this kind of question, I am thinking perhaps DIY servicing ISNT a good idea [/ flame prrof suit off]

Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: snifferdog on 09 March 2010, 21:27
[flame suit on] IF you are asking this kind of question, I am thinking perhaps DIY servicing ISNT a good idea [/ flame prrof suit off]


:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

I shouldnt really laugh, i oiled my clutch up on saturday!!
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 09 March 2010, 21:44
[flame suit on] IF you are asking this kind of question, I am thinking perhaps DIY servicing ISNT a good idea [/ flame prrof suit off]



:undecided:
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: bmw156 on 09 March 2010, 22:51
tbh is th eprocess of taking the oil filter off, youll loose some oil anyway, so you might as well change it.

and whats the point in putting a new filter on to filter crap old oil lol,

new oil and filter, 20 quid, job done
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 09 March 2010, 22:53
tbh is th eprocess of taking the oil filter off, youll loose some oil anyway, so you might as well change it.

and whats the point in putting a new filter on to filter crap old oil lol,

new oil and filter, 20 quid, job done

£20!

£10 trade. :smug:
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: *Dickie* on 09 March 2010, 23:29
thanks for the "lol's" at me regading the oli change, well im not really hands on with cars, but i wanna be.....so im just asking lol

so has any1 brought a servie kit before or do u just go halfords or local parts shop and get all the bits ???

cheers
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: leeasson on 09 March 2010, 23:38
I'm a noob to this car malarky too, but getting hooked at a rapid rate.

Did my 8v a few weeks ago having bought bits from a local motor factors, cost me nearly £30 more than ordering a kit off the internet would have.

I managed to change the oil, oil filter, air filter, plugs, rotor arm and distributor cap with just the occasionally pointing from my brother. Getting the oil filter off was the only tricky bit, but i understand much easier if you've the right tool.
 :grin:
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 09 March 2010, 23:39
You can get a service kit if you wish.

Engine dependent (what engine?), oil filter is in front of the engine and you can undo it by standing directly in front of the bumper and leaning over.

Air filter you simply un clip all the clips on the box, remove, replace and put it back together. Sump plug is 17mm IIRC. Plugs are easy just don't pull on the HT leads themselves, try pulling on the metal around the plug. Check the gaps aren't closed on the new plugs.

Then check around the suspension shocks for leakage. Check coolant level and top up accordingly. Screenwash, check and make sure the jets are un blocked. Grease the door hinges and check the exhaust isn't blowing. Check all manner of things, how thick are the brake pads etc.


Oh, and tool for the oil filter? Do it by hand you pussy.  :tongue:
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: leeasson on 09 March 2010, 23:43
 :drool: :drool:
Oh, and tool for the oil filter? Do it by hand you pussy.  :tongue:


hahaha we tried that, screwdriver rammed through it worked in the end

 :tongue:
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 09 March 2010, 23:49
:grin:

Get one from Snap-On Bluepoint, works wonders in tight places.
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: tobybrennan on 10 March 2010, 08:41
there is a special tool to unscrew your oil filterr, halfords will hook you upp
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: DubSociety on 10 March 2010, 09:24
Piss easy job ...

Pollen filter located under the scuttle panel, you'll new some long nose pliers to take of the bolts on the scuttle panel, and it'll easily be visible.

Drain the oil and then change the filter ... if your really lazy, invest in a £50 oil extractor pump, it sucks all the oil out through the dipstick insert.
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: axewielder on 10 March 2010, 15:24
just buy the oil filters with the hex welded on the end

http://www.vwspares.co.uk/index.html this place aint bad for service parts

would rcomend getting a haynes manual, they are excellent for the general service type stuff+ will teach you the basics, not as good for the more complex stuff but thatll come
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: FlySpeck on 10 March 2010, 16:06
and the plugs - thread them by hand until they are almost fully home - the head is aluminum and if you cross thread the steel spark plugs into the head using the plug spanner, you will kick yourself for months lol - and dont over tighten, just a quarter turn after they "land" to flatten the crush-washer seal fitted to them.





Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: Khare on 10 March 2010, 16:13
And if I was you I'd loosen up the oil filter before you do ANYTHING. If you try and undo the oil filter with oily hands you will struggle a lot!

The oil filter tool costs about £5 from any motors factory.

(http://www.classic-car-magazine.co.uk/articles/images/oil_change/oil_filter_wrench.jpg)

(http://www.jhmbuttco.com/acatalog/ak6409.jpg)

(http://www.upscaleauto.com/Oil%20Filter%20Wrench.JPG)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/Oil_filter_wrench.jpg)


Good luck.
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 10 March 2010, 16:14
And if I was you I'd loosen up the oil filter before you do ANYTHING. If you try and undo the oil filter with oily hands you will struggle a lot!

The oil filter tool costs about £5 from any motors factory.

(http://www.classic-car-magazine.co.uk/articles/images/oil_change/oil_filter_wrench.jpg)

(http://www.jhmbuttco.com/acatalog/ak6409.jpg)

(http://www.upscaleauto.com/Oil%20Filter%20Wrench.JPG)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/Oil_filter_wrench.jpg)


Good luck.


Very good tip. I personally don't like the first oil tool but any of the others I get along with, never seem to get as good grip with the first.
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: snifferdog on 10 March 2010, 16:18
Those caps look interesting, do they work? i hate trying to remove oil filters when they just wont budge! :laugh:
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 10 March 2010, 16:19
Oh and this is the type I have from Snap On:

(http://toolmonger.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/Worlds%20Best%20Oil%20Filter%20Wrench.jpg)

Never let me down yet. :)

Oh and another thing, DO NOT do the oil filter up with a tool, hand tight and wipe a bit of oil on the rubber seal first so it doesn't grip when doing it up.
Title: Re: DIY Service!!!
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 10 March 2010, 16:38
Follow the advice and once you've done it, you'll say "Fcuk me that was a lot easier then i thought"

Good luck!